Manufacturing Lab Technician

Under the general supervision of the Engineering Lab Manager, this position is responsible for executing engineering tests on commercial ice makers. This includes test set-up, monitoring of tests, documentation of test results, and troubleshooting equipment errors during tests. The tests are carried out according to test procedures and standards. This person is also responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the life test area, engineering model shop, environmental test chambers and data acquisition systems. This position is technical and hands on in nature.

Success in this position is defined by the following:

· Ability to perform tests by following test procedures accurately

· Ability to reliably collect and record accurate test results

· Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately

· Performs work related to testing ice machines, including setup, connection, operation, monitoring, and documentation of various tests 60%

· Building and modifying ice machines for prototype development under the supervision and direction of product engineers 15%

· Building test enclosures for simulating installation alcoves, which involves the use of power saws and various other power tools 5%

· Operation of general lab equipment such as scales, overhead hoist, pallet jack, various power tools, leak detection tools, and hand tools 5%

· Recovering refrigerant, evacuating refrigeration systems, and accurately charging refrigerant into refrigeration systems 10%

· Organize and maintain a safe and clean work area in the engineering model shop, life test area, and environmental chambers and data acquisition systems. 5%

· High School Diploma or GED

· Experience with HVAC or refrigeration repair, maintenance or testing

· Experience using fabrication / metal working equipment

· Ability to perform work within defined procedures as well as the ability to adapt with changing or specialized situations in the job.

· Skilled at planning their own work to meet defined work plans, schedules and objectives.

· Ability to use Microsoft Office products required, especially Microsoft Excel

· High mechanical aptitude, general understanding of electricity

· The ability to read and interpret engineering prints

· Ability to sit, and or stand for 8 – 10 hours a day

· Ability to lift to 45lbs

· Ability to kneel, squat and bend

· Ability to push/pull

Essential Behaviors

Ice-O-Matic capitalizes on the strength of teamwork and communication. We provide organizational support and expect our team to be dependable and establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and, or external customers. We are motivated to meet our commitments by responding promptly to our customers’ needs and improve our service by using feedback from our internal and external stakeholders. Our laboratory is committed to objectivity, impartiality, and integrity with the goal of providing accurate test data to the requesting engineer.