About Testrium

Testrium is a leading Canadian ISO 17025 accredited engineering test laboratory specializing in composite materials and civil infrastructure testing. We provide specialized physical testing and evaluation for advanced material systems across North America.

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Shop Technician to join our sample preparation team in Concord.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for receiving, sectioning, measuring, and preparing structural composite and material specimens for laboratory testing. You will operate standard machine shop power tools (bandsaws, table saws, circular saws), take precise dimensional measurements, and document samples prior to testing.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in machine shop environments, carpentry, fabrication, cabinet making, or mechanical assembly who take pride in physical precision and organized craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

- Material Cutting & Machining: Safely cut metallic, plastic, and composite materials using vertical bandsaws, table saws, circular saws, and hand tools according to specified cut plans and tolerances.
- Dimensional Inspection: Measure prepared specimens using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) to ensure exact spec requirements.
- Photo Documentation & Logging:



Take transparent photographic records of samples before and after preparation and log dimensions accurately into tracking sheets.
- Workspace Maintenance: Maintain clean, safe operating conditions for all shop tools and machinery.
- General Shop Support: Assist testing engineers and technicians with specimen setup and handling as required by supervisors.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Shop/Tool Experience: Hands-on experience operating shop power tools (vertical bandsaw, table saw, circular saw, or similar wood/metalworking machinery).
- Measurement Aptitude: Ability to accurately read precision measuring instruments (digital calipers, micrometers, tape measures) in both metric and imperial units.
- Attention to Detail: Pride in producing clean, straight, smooth cuts and maintaining consistent dimensions across repeat samples.
- Physical Capabilities: Comfortable working in a physical shop/lab environment, standing for extended periods, and handling materials up to 40–50 lbs safely.
- Reliability & Communication: Strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and clear written/spoken English for sample logging and team coordination.
- Asset (Not Required): Experience in woodworking, metal fabrication, CNC operation, or technical trades school background.

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Technician (Concord)
🏢 PARAGON SYSTEMS TESTING
📍 Concord