Instrument Test Technician
Sparks Glencoe, MDContract / Full-time$28/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Instrument Test Technician performs production assembly, system analysis, testing, and performance optimization for instruments. The role includes troubleshooting non-functioning test equipment, evaluating instrument performance against pass/fail criteria, and escalating testing issues. The technician also supports assembly and testing activities, identifies defects, recommends design and process improvements, and provides training to associates.
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Position : Instrument Test Technician Location : Sparks, MD Duration : 12 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 1^st^ Shift Client : Medical Devices Company Job Category : Industrial Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT) Note: Shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F a Pay rate $28.00/hr JOB DESCRIPTION Instrument Test Technician 1 Job Overview Performs both production assembly operations and complete system analysis, testing and performance optimization. Performs basic electrical, mechanical or software troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning test equipment. Provides solutions as needed based on pass/fail criteria of instrument performance. Identifies and escalates any issues associated with instrument testing operations. Overall subject matter expert in instrument functional performance. Responsibilities and Duties Capable to build, integrate, and understand the entire assembly process and requirements for any instrument in the production area Proficient on all test instructions of at least 1 moderately complex instrument including functional and release testing. Analyze results and data to determine pass/fail and provide solutions when there is a fail result Provide optimization system performance solutions including precision of movement and/or light systems through use of pass/fail data results Identify defects, recommend design and process improvements as needed Provide Expertise in reading / understanding drawings, work instructions, and overall workmanship standards Provide training to associates as needed including broad variety of mechanical and testing activities Complete any related production activities in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and in accordance with client expectations for Safety and Quality. Complete any related production activities in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and in accordance with Client expectations for Safety and Quality []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-fam "}
How this job compares
Set against the 622 open Production Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$28/hr
- US median$22–25/hr370 hourly ranges
This rate, $28/hr, is 15% above the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Production Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 622 open Production Technician jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Production Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (264 postings).
- Education
- 7 of the 622 open Production Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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