Bearing Assembly Lead Technician (3rd shift)

About the role

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a technical professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will work in conjunction with product and research engineers along with lab supervisors to design, develop, and qualify compressors for HVACR systems. We are seeking a lead technician to contribute to our overall growth and continued innovation in our HVACR labs, specifically the OFC bearing assembly lab.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians that will assemble oil-free centrifugal bearings at our bearing lab on Stolle Avenue
• Assign work daily to meet customer demands and program deadlines
• Communicate daily schedule, concerns, and updates through supervisor and engineering teams
• Provide training and onboarding of new hires
• Become proficient in the bearing assembly process and assist in improvements, changes, and problem solving
• Provide performance coaching and mentorship to technicians
• Support technicians and management to create a safe and clean work environment using 5s+1 techniques and current safety procedures
• Support hands on work as needed

Requirements

• Associate degree or Certificate in technical discipline and three (3+) years relevant experience
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex projects into actionable tasks, create realistic timelines, and execute tasks
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other groups and product engineering
• Proven computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication (written & verbal) skills and team lead or management experience
• Experience in developing testing procedures, training documents, and creating logs of critical lab operational records
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Industrial Operations, or another engineering/manufacturing-related degree and (7+) years of experience
• Experience in developing testing procedures, training documents, and creating logs of critical lab operational records
• Understanding of ISO