Construction Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

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Title: Construction Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)
Duration: 5 Months (with possibility of extension or temp to hire)
Location: Northbrook, IL

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Interview: There will be 2 ONSITE interviews - 1st round with the manager and 2nd with Senior Engineering Technician

Shift: 6:30 AM 3:00 PM

Job Description:

• Put your construction skills to work in a high-tech lab where your builds help ensure the safety of products used by millions. All in a clean, climate-controlled lab environment with a close-knit team of experienced builders and technicians!
• In this role, you'll construct mock environments to simulate real-world conditions, ensuring products meet the highest safety standards before they reach customers. If you crave new challenges every day and want to make the world safer, this is your chance to be the Center of Safety and make a tangible impact.
• Hands-on role in a construction/lab environment
• Involves working with materials and structures such as:

1. Wall construction, drywall, framing
2. Welding, carpentry, and crane-related exposure
3. Forklift operation

• Work includes demolition using jackhammers and pneumatic tools
• Mix of light blue-collar work data capture/reporting
• Less than 25% computer-based work

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• May direct staff in test setups.
• Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
• Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
• May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate Client forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
• May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.
• Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Perform physical testing and construction-related lab work
• Use tools for demolition and construction tasks
• Capture and document data from tests and experiments
• Collaborate with internal teams to discuss findings
• Operate forklifts and other industrial equipment

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction, with hands-on skills in carpentry, concrete work, and general building techniques.
• Ability to perform tasks such as framing steel stud walls, hanging drywall, and using tools like impact drills and rotary drills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic lab environment where daily tasks vary and may include building mock environments for testing (e.g., constructing wall assemblies).
• Ability to work effectively with long-tenured team members, showing humility, respect, and a willingness to learn from others.
• Strong foundational knowledge of construction principles and safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience: 2 3 years (must be able to hit the ground running)
• Background can be from any industry, but must have:

1. Construction experience (walls, framing, drywall, etc.)
2. Forklift operation experience (certification required)

• Comfortable working in a highly industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Certification or demonstrated experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with lab or testing environments is a plus.

Top Skills

• Ability to use basic tools (drills, hammers, demolition equipment)
• Strong ability to read tape measures accurately
• Physically capable of hard labor

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn (apprentice mindset)
• Strong understanding of safety standards
• Humble, coachable, and a good listener

About us:

DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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