R&D TECHNICIAN I

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
• Identifies parts for replacement and machines that need new parts and places orders as necessary.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required; graduate of a technical/vocational training program is preferred.
• Two years minimum of related R&D Technician experience. Welding experience a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read and understand various service manuals, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.