What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at 741 Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp.?
LOCATION: Piqua, Ohio BUSINESS UNIT: Crane Pumps & Systems DEPARTMENT: Engineering SEGMENT: Process Flow Technologies REPORTS TO: Engineering Lab Services Manager BASIC FUNCTION: The test lab technician will support the development of new products and the improvement of existing products by building, servicing, troubleshooting, fabricating and testing pumps, pump systems and their components along with analyzing test results and conducting teardown evaluations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Test pumps and pump components in accordance with the lab schedule; this will include: Plumb and wire pumps for testing Operate test equipment Tabulate/report test results Fabricating components and fixtures for test Analyze test results Tear down and rebuild pumps Evaluate and troubleshoot pumps Utilize basic MS Office applications Follow work instructions and create new instructions where none exist Minimal (less than 5%) travel Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Three to five years related experience or two-year associate degree in related field plus one to three years related experience Good mechanical and electrical aptitude Understanding of AC and DC power systems, electrical schematics, and ladder logic Machinist skills preferred Familiarity with pumps and pump systems Good written and oral communication skills required Experience with Microsoft Office applications Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds about 2/3 of the time, and up to 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. Must reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and balance. These are incorporated in frequent need to lift large plumbing, parts, or pumps. Worker is assisted by cranes, hoist, or forklift for heavy or awkward loads. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.