Rheem Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Laboratory Technician II
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRheem Manufacturing is a company committed to product innovation and sustainability. The Laboratory Technician II will be responsible for testing prototype and production products, conducting various tests, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Use blueprints and drawings to design sheet metal components and general assemblies
Apply standards-based methods for testing to evaluate assigned problems
Apply the basics of testing 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 in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices
Use of hand tool including welding and brazing tools
Manage electronic communications and assigned tasks and task documentation
Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage electronic communications and test and project documentation
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years experience in product development laboratory testing
Demonstrate understanding of the following concepts: Sheet metal and assembly design and design fabrication, Test standards and materials properties, Test performance and documentation
Ability to understand equipment assembly, basic electrical wiring, and basic system maintenance and repair
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
Preferred
Experience with driving and operating a lift truck preferred, ability to obtain a Forklift license within six months of hire if needed
Associate Degree, Voc-tech Degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience in job industry specific products, service and installation preferred
Company
Rheem Manufacturing
Rheem Manufacturingis a manufacturer of heating, cooling, water heating, pool and spa heating, and commercial refrigeration systems.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Rheem Manufacturing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (40)
2024 (28)
2023 (19)
2022 (19)
2021 (8)
2020 (28)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Peel
President and CEO
A
Alan Machuga
Executive Vice President Technology and CTO
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase