Cobalt KS R&D Technician

Job Title: R&D Technician
Department: R&D
Reports To: Department Supervisor
FSLA Status: Hourly

Summary: To develop and integrate new or improve existing products or processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Advanced Design, Product and Process engineers to develop and test prototype new products while maintaining milestones in the timeline.
• Work with and train production team members, supervisors, and managers to integrate new products into production efficiently.
• Participate in continuous improvement throughout the life cycle of a product
• Participate in quality assurance process.
• Work with product management team to ensure process is efficient.
• Read, understand, and build from CAD drawings, verbal instruction, and hand sketches with some assistance acceptable.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely, including but not limited to - table saw, drill press, miter saw, bandsaw, drill, driver,
• Tasks include but are not limited to measuring, cutting, assembly, lamination, cutting and grinding fiberglass, gelcoat application and finishing
• Experience with boat hardware, upholstery, plumbing, electrical systems. Basic knowledge of generator and A/C systems a plus.
• Ability to apply problem solving skills and show team cooperation.
• Manage future and existing assigned products, set objectives and report on performance.
• Generate products and services from inception to commercialization for customers.
• Define products and programs.
• Establish daily/weekly milestones and objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

1–3 years of experience in a building and construction trade, automotive, mechanical background or boat assembly

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read and or verbally comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to clearly communicate with production team members, supervisors, managers, engineering, and sales.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add and divide fractions, convert to decimals and work with compound angles. Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide with 10`s and 100`s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

1. Sits             0 hours
2. Stands        8 hours
3. Walks        2 hours
4. Drives        0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  

Maximum: 75 (lbs)                   Frequently: 30 (lbs)                  Occasionally: 50 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:    Right, Constant            Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling:     Right,  Constant            Left, Constant
3. Fine Manipulation: Right,  Constant            Left, Constant

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right:  None                       Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:              Frequent
2. Squatting:                           Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:    Frequent
4. Kneeling On Ground:         Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:  Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses must be always worn.

Chemical resistant gloves required when handling chemicals.

Typical 10-hour workdays, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.