R&D Lab Technician-Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and test different types of commercial and industrial fans, ventilators and related equipment evaluating air, sound and mechanical performance.
• Perform assembly and modification of fans and associated equipment using hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric drills, impact wrenches, welding equipment, grinders, torches, and similar devices.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move, lift, and position materials while following all safety protocols and maintaining awareness of surroundings and load limits.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and bills of materials to verify correct parts selection and ensure assemblies are completed accurately and in alignment with design requirements.
• Support the efficient flow of materials through the shipping and receiving department, including loading and unloading trucks, and inspecting, labeling, and processing incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform dimensional verification of products according to TCF engineering, manufacturing and quality standards.
• Inspect, assemble, and set up test units in the UL 705 motor safety testing facility and high temperature system.
• Wire electric motors to the facility electrical supply circuits via disconnect switches, conduit boxes.
• Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Requires strong mechanical aptitude.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience with sheet metal construction techniques, welding, forming or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications: Drafting or blueprint experience, experience with testing and assembly of mechanical equipment, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mechanical and electrical systems, familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025 quality management systems, general computer aptitude.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Ability to occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, and stand.
• Ability to work extended hours standing on concrete floor or sitting at a computer.

Pay

Pay of $21.00-26.00/hour dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Paid Vacation.
• Holiday Pay.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Homeownership Savings Program.
• Pet Insurance.