Lab Technician

LOCATION: Piqua, Ohio

BUSINESS UNIT: Crane Pumps & Systems

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SEGMENT: Process Flow Technologies

REPORTS TO: Engineering Lab Services Manager

The test lab technician will support the development of new products and the improvement of existing products by building, servicing, troubleshooting, fabricating and testing pumps, pump systems and their components along with analyzing test results and conducting teardown evaluations.

• Test pumps and pump components in accordance with the lab schedule; this will include:
  • Plumb and wire pumps for testing
  • Operate test equipment
  • Tabulate/report test results
• Fabricating components and fixtures for test
• 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
• Minimal (less than 5%) travel
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three to five years related experience or two-year associate degree in related field 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 required
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Lifting and moving requirements:
  Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds about 2/3 of the time, and up to 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. Must reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and balance. These are incorporated in frequent need to lift large plumbing, parts, or pumps. Worker is assisted by cranes, hoist, or forklift for heavy or awkward loads.

Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.

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, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being 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.