Laboratory Technician I

A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we're dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. And, as a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we're innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It's an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact people's lives-every day.

The Laboratory Technician I will be responsible for performing testing of basic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, procedures and acceptable industry standards under the guidance of / in support of senior staff.

• Use simple blueprints and work from drawings as they relate to design of sheet metal components and general assemblies.
• Apply standards and standards-based methods for empirical testing to evaluate assigned problems.
• Apply the basics of airflow measurements and computations, temperatures (dry bulb, wet bulb, dew point, relative humidity) and pressure - temperature relationships to test setup and execution.
• Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing, perform the required testing in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and document data and information gathered during testing.
• Operate, maintain, and repair test equipment, instrumentation and systems in accordance with engineering specifications or defined test practices.
• Use of hand, welding and brazing tools.
• Provide regular verbal and written reports summarizing project results and conclusions to project leaders.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, test result recording, project status reporting, and to document/manage test documentation, records and reports.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage electronic communications and test and project/task documentation
• Demonstrate basic skills in documenting test results and preparing formal reports of test results, conditions and procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks and participate in R&D design development teams according to defined requirements.
• History of regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Ability to work overtime with no restrictions

• Associates or Vo-tech Degree (2-year vocational program) from an accredited school in HVAC or related technical field or demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Successful completion of a Mechanical Aptitude assessment
• Demonstrate basic plumbing, electrical, and construction skills
• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of sheet metal design
• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of test standards
• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of materials properties and engineering cycles
• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of test performance
• Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of equipment / system maintenance and repair
• Demonstrate understanding of design fabrication concepts
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document and file management software (will be assessed)
• Demonstrate ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Demonstrate an organized and detailed approach to test documentation and data collection

• Experience in driving and operating a lift truck