Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician I performs testing of basic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, procedures and acceptable industry standards in support of senior technicians.

This position will serve our
US Air Division
, located in
Fort Smith, AR
.

• Use blueprints and drawings to design sheet metal components and general assemblies.
• Apply standards-based methods for empirical testing to evaluate assigned problems.
• Apply the basics of air flow measurements and computations including temperatures (dry bulb, wet bulb, dew point, relative humidity) and pressure incorporating temperature relationships to test setup and execution.
• Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing and perform the required testing in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and document data and information gathered during testing.
• Operate, maintain, and repair test equipment, instrumentation, and systems in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Use of hand tool including welding and brazing tools.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, recording test results, project status reporting and to manage test documentation, records and reports.
• Manage electronic communications and assigned tasks and task documentation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage electronic communications and test and project documentation
• Provide regular verbal and written reports summarizing project results and conclusions to project leaders.
• Write reports covering test conditions, procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Complete assigned tasks and participate in R&D design development teams according to defined requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent

Demonstrate understanding of the following concepts:

Sheet metal and assembly design and design fabrication

Test standards and materials properties

Test performance and documentation

Ability to understand equipment assembly, basic electrical wiring, and basic system maintenance and repair.

Experience with driving and operating a lift truck preferred, ability to obtain a Forklift license within six months of hire if needed.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.

Must be able to safely climb, bend, or otherwise move while potentially carrying heavy equipment or parts, up to 50 pounds, occasionally.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

Associate Degree, Voc-tech Degree or equivalent experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience in job industry specific products, service and installation preferred.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states:
Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.