Lab Technician

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is for a laboratory technician in the hydraulics testing and development center. The ideal candidate would be able to prioritize workload for a variety of tests, learn and apply ASTM/ISO/SAE and other standards, plus customer test requirements.

This position is for a laboratory technician in the hydraulics testing and development center. The ideal candidate would be able to prioritize workload for a variety of tests, learn and apply ASTM/ISO/SAE and other standards, plus customer test requirements.

• Ability to set up, operate, and monitor all laboratory test equipment while documenting all required testing data. Testing includes but is not limited to:
• Manufacture, Measure, and Document Dimensions for Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
• SAE J343 / ISO 18752 Burst, Proof, Leakage, Cold Flex, Vacuum, Oil Age, and Tensile static

• SAE J343 / ISO 18752 Dynamic Impulse Testing
• ASTM B117 Salt Spray testing
• SAE and ISO Abrasion testing
• D.O.T. Air brake Testing
• Work safely while maintaining a safe, clean work environment by controlling and cleaning up hydraulic oil spills, leaks, and disposing of old test samples.
• Maintain inventory of parts used in the test lab.
• Ability to use appropriate lab equipment to section, analyze, and measure both failures and assemblies.
• Wet Saws, Measuring Tapes, Calipers, Micrometers, Microscopes, Comparator, or equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers on test methods and results.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, maintenance, and designers to create test fixturing and or test equipment to meet unique test requirements that may arise.

• Provide assistance within the department as required.
• Continue to keep current in skills through training, classes and onthe job training as assigned by supervision
• Arrange scheduling of training with supervision.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.
• Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
• Other duties may be assigned later

• High School diploma or GED.
• Apprenticeship or 2 year technical degree required

• Mechanical skills similar to Millwright, machinery mechanic, and automotive technician.
• Read and understand technical documentation and specifications, such that one can generate or recreate test setups and or methods. Follow written instructions.
• Problem solves mechanical issues.

• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic computer skills, Windows proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to analyze data using Excel
• Ability to learn new software skills relevant to various testing techniques and apparatuses.

• Ability to monitor test equipment by sight or sound to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Vision:
  Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks.
• Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail.
• Skills similar to those of a Mechatronics Technician

Employee must pass pre-employment screening

• Report directly to Lab Manager / Technology Team Leader

Work Requirements

None at all

Occasional

Frequent

Continuous

% of Workday (8 hr)

0%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

Repetitions per hour

4-6

6-12

>12

Lift / Carry

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Up to 10 lbs.

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11-20 lbs.

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21-30 lbs.

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Bending

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Twist / turn

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Reach below knee

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Push / pull

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Squat / kneel

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Stand / walk

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Sit

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No lifting above shoulders

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The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject…