HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Sled Lab Test Technician to support testing operations for an aerospace manufacturing company specializing in aircraft safety systems. This is a hands‑on, mechanical role assisting with crash sled testing of aircraft seats and safety equipment that is ideal for candidates with mechanical aptitude, hand tool experience, or automotive backgrounds.
Position: Sled Lab Test Technician
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full‑Time | Temp (Potential Temp‑to‑Hire)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Overtime: Available daily (optional, not mandatory)
Pay: $20/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities
- Assist with assembly of crash sled test setups, including fixtures and aircraft seats
- Use basic hand tools to build, adjust, and secure test components
- Support test execution, including setup verification and teardown
- Take measurements (tape measure) and assist with data collection and entry
- Assist with test documentation and photography
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
- Assist with test fixture setup, including bolting down heavy fixtures and components
- Support pre‑ and post‑test data collection, entry, and documentation
- Assist with test photography and recording results
- Support decelerator setup, teardown, and basic maintenance
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Experience using basic hand tools (automotive, mechanical, or assembly background preferred)
- Ability to read a tape measure (preferred)
- Basic computer/data entry skills
- Able to speak and understand English
- Ability to use hand tools and read basic drawings/measurements
- Mechanical aptitude (automotive, assembly, or shop experience preferred)
- Comfortable working around moving mechanical equipment in a lab/test environment
- Reliable and able to support a temporary assignment
- Must be able to provide U.S. Person documentation (U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Birth Certificate, or Permanent Resident Card)