A. O. Smith Corporation ยท 3 days ago
Lab Tech II
Lebanon, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expA. O. Smith Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions for water heating and treatment products. The Lab Tech II performs testing procedures on various equipment, documents results, and provides guidance to other lab technicians as needed.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWater Purification
Responsibilities
Review project instructions and prints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solution
Set up, assist and test units per diagrams and instructions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors and to obtain data for development, standardization and quality assurance
Observe and record results relevant to testing and evaluation
Build prototypes and test equipment per drawings
Log and distribute copies of results to Engineering and file
Responsible for safe practices and professional appearance of the work area
Gain a thorough working knowledge of other ANSI, UL, and EC standards
Properly use and service all lab equipment (both test and prototype development)
Provide guidance and instruction to other lab techs as needed
Develop skills required in model making, sheet metal layout and fabrication, welding, machining, soldering and metal working
Conduct test certification program under direction of test agency representative
Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in related field with 2+ years of related experience
Demonstrate knowledge of how to use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment used in the area
Conscientious & dependable, with the ability to work on small teams as well as independently
Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations and chemical analysis
Ability to recognize normal and abnormal conditions of test systems and filters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or science related preferred
Experience working in a test lab environment and has completed at least one major project from start to finish
Has learned to test boilers, water heaters and pool heaters or other gas appliances to ANSI standards
Has learned to use and service most of the lab equipment
Possesses a working knowledge of all CSA tests, the proper way to conduct those tests, and the proper form for recording the data produced by those tests
Has a working knowledge of basic algebraic functions and demonstrates same on a daily basis
Can act with limited supervision on applying and trouble shooting initial unit set up
Can analyze problems, present solutions and implements decisions
Easily recognizes when parameters are wrong, indicating that a unit is not functioning properly
Understands what data needs to be collected, how that data is to be collected, and uses the proper forms for logging the required data. Understands what the data being recorded means to the performance of the unit under test
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Scheppele
CIO SVP Information Technology
Peter Martineau
Senior Vice President - CIO
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