R&D HVAC Service​/Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Simpsonville

R&D Lab Technician I - 3rd Shift - Simpsonville Location

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Shifts: $1.50 Shift Differential

6:30pm-5:30am M-Th

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increase
• 401K Company Match
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

As an R&D laboratory technician, you will be working collaboratively and independently with other designers, engineers and assembly technicians who are responsible for the design, support and manufacturing of HVAC equipment. You will learn how to take a product from concept to customer with a focus on product design, product development testing, manufacturing efficiency, engineering data and manufacturing requirements.

• Execute setup and takedown for test units, pilots, sleds and component testing in our psychrometric chambers and test stands.
• Oversee, conduct, monitor and troubleshoot testing sequences.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow good engineering practices and develop practical solutions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

• 1-2 years of related experience in the HVAC/R industry or similar field.
• Full understanding of Lab Sys and RTS software required, must be acquired within 6-month period.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong decision making, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles.
• Capable of using common hand tools, Gages, multimeters and hand operated power equipment.
• General understanding of Psychrometric equipment and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• General understanding of the vapor compressor cycle and various refrigeration components

• This position requires the incumbent’s presence onsite in the plant/in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Incumbent must be able to access manufacturing and assembly areas on the shop floor in order to inspect units, investigate problems and/or potential solutions to problems, and to prove out potential solutions to problems.
• Capable of lifting/moving parts weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Requires bending, stooping and standing.
• Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend the time period.)
• Good visual and spatial perception.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER