Tester I (Components)

Job Summary/Overview

The Component Tester loads software and ensures proper parameters are set to component drives ensuring they meet the customer specifications and company quality standards, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Component Testers in the Material Handling business unit will have working knowledge and skills in Controls drive testing procedures and processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Examine and program control products, components, drives, motors, for flaws, in a timely and accurate manner, before a product is forwarded to shipping.
• Examine, inspect, component drives, and other components timely and accurate.
• Perform and complete a final inspection of the product and prep work prior to sending a product to shipping or stock.
• Pull materials or components as per work order or customer order timely and accurate.
• Perform assembly and programming of components.
• Support the production department by assisting as needed.
• Connect electronic assembly, component, or part to test instrument, or to computerized test equipment, and activate test equipment.
• Record the type and quantity of defect.
• Download drive programming information into a computerized system.
• Read and interpret packing slips and shipping documents.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Complete, maintain and submit all required paperwork, records, documents, and reports ensuring compliance with departmental procedures.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Seeks and aids process improvement
• Promotes process improvement
• Demonstrates "out-of-the-box" thinking & creativity
• Communicates ideas to supervisors; helps put ideas into action and follow-up

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and job-related software, a keyboard, calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.

Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!