At Trane Technologies

and through our businesses including Trane

and Thermo King

we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an onsite position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) in La Crosse, Wisconsin as a Laboratory Fabrication Technician II.

Your primary function in this position is to provide weld and fabrication support to the Laboratory by providing technical support in delivering prototype assemblies for the development of Trane Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products.

The job requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other lab and engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects.

This position is salaried non-exempt.

Thrive at work and at home :

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE !

Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy assistance.

401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.

Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .

Learn more about our benefits here !

Responsibilities :

• Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Provide fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes and product builds from raw materials to within close tolerances
• Operate manual and computer-controlled lathes, mills, precision machining centers, and other machining or fabrication equipment
• Drive for continuous improvement in job performance and laboratory procedures
• Ability to learn and cross train on new processes and equipment, with the ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment

Qualifications :

• Technical diploma in machine tool, welding, or fabrication, or AAS degree or journeyman status
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, with desire to learn basic programming in Visual Basic is preferred
• Basic CNC programming, CAD and / or CAM experience required
• 5 years work experience in related field

Key Competencies :

Good mechanical aptitude. Ability to operate power hand tools, band saw, drill press, grinder, tools common to fabrication etc.

and work from lifts, scaffolds, and ladders

• Demonstrates basic to advanced knowledge on measuring / inspection instruments and or mechanical and electrical components and their principles, properties, and theories
• Proficient understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to be licensed for material handling devices, and a wiliness to learn and grow technically
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to listen and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization
• Ability to multitask while working efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with organizational skills, able to build cross-functional partnership while understanding the importance of putting the customer first

Base pay for this position $50,000 to $70,000 annually.

Disclaimer : This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Last updated : 2024-05-10