Lab Technician

Location

Piqua, Ohio

Crane Pumps & Systems

Engineering

Process Flow Technologies

Engineering Lab Services Manager

Test lab technician supports product development and improvement by building, servicing, troubleshooting, fabricating, and testing pumps, pump systems and components. Responsibilities include analysis of test results and teardown evaluations.

• Test pumps and pump components per lab schedule.
• Plumb and wire pumps for testing.
• Operate test equipment.
• Tabulate and report test results.
• Fabricate components and fixtures for testing.
• Analyze test results.
• Tear down and rebuild pumps.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot pumps.
• Utilize basic MS Office applications.
• Follow work instructions and create new instructions where none exist.
• Perform minimal travel (less than 5%).
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years related experience or two‑year associate degree plus one to three years related experience.
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Understanding of AC and DC power systems, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.
• Machinist skills preferred.
• Familiarity with pumps and pump systems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift up to 25 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs about two‑thirds of the time, and up to 100 lbs about one‑third of the time; reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and balance required. Heavy loads assisted by cranes, hoist, or forklift.

Crane Pumps & Systems employs only those legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship will be provided. Applicants with temporary visas requiring future sponsorship are not eligible.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation includes base salary, performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, wellness, retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Career development opportunities include annual development plans, on‑the‑job coaching, and formal training experiences.