SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

As the Part-Time Fire Technician, you will prepare, clean-up, and assist with flammability testing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set-up and overhaul of fire testing.
• Construction of new test equipment.
• Modification and maintenance of current equipment.
• Assist in testing of products under supervision.
• Applicants must be NYS certified interior firefighters.
• Job duties include working in smoky environments with respirators.
• Heavy lifting of furniture is required for certain tests.
• Evening and weekend work often required.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 2 year College degree
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Comfortable using power tools.
• Good with problem solving.
• Mechanically inclined.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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