Engine Test Checker

Position Description

Performs a variety of engineering tests on various engine/powerhead types within the test house according to engineering standards.

Job Responsibilities

1. Aligns and mounts engine to stand; maintains running engines (oiling) as instructed; records results as required   
2. Participates in tear down and build up of engines; gauges/measures and records wear on engine parts (pistons, rods, rings, crankshaft, etc¿), measures and records defects  
3. Tears down, evaluates, and repairs engines, which may include valve jobs and/or changing rings/pistons on engine
4. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated working knowledge of PC and PLC (Micro master)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of internal combustion engines, and ability to perform teardowns and repairs to engine
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good mechanical skills are required
• Ability to give attention to detail
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diplomaGeneral Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• Previous engine experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to perform occasional lifting of engines up to 100lbs with help as neededAbility to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.