Laboratory Technician I

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 Water Heating Division located in Montgomery AL.

• 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 airflow 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 following engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Use of hand tools including welding and brazing tools.
• Demonstrate an understanding of operating computer systems for data acquisition recording test results project status reporting and managing test documentation records and reports.
• Manage electronic communications and assigned tasks 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED Secondary School Diploma etc.).
• Understanding of equipment assembly basic electrical wiring and basic product system maintenance and repair.
• When applicable experience with driving and operating a lift truck OR 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.

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

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

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