Lab Technician, Senior​/Model Maker

Overview

A.O. Smith Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate in Ashland City, TN. The company is a global leader in water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment products.

Location:

Ashland City, TN, US, 37015.

• Hands-on laboratory work in a variety of different science / engineering labs
• Model making, including use of a lathe and mill
• Building units for testing at multiple facilities
• Uses verbal and written instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schematics to accomplish tasks
• Follows specified methods to inspect and test equipment
• Demonstrates complete technical understanding of all lab test setups and procedures
• Works with engineers to develop protocols and schedules for testing
• Reviews and interprets test data for engineer review
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Generating reports
• Provides safety leadership in the lab
• Works independently to run efficiency testing, agency safety, or performance testing processes
• Creates standard operating procedures for completing standard lab tests
• Independently runs analytical instrumentation
• Limited project management that is engineer led
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
• Keeps abreast of competitor and new product activity

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of related work experience with degree or 7+ years without Associate Degree

• Communicates technical material effectively both written and orally
• Good general problem solving skills
• Proven history of effective mentoring and developing other technicians or interns/co-ops
• Knowledge of CAE software such as Solid Works, MATLAB, LabVIEW
• Effective use of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Model Shop experience

• Associate Degree in Related Field
• High School Diploma or GED

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Nashville

• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Manufacturing