Lab Technician

Davita Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Lab Technician in Manitowoc, WI. You will perform hands-on tests with ice machines, support NPI activities, and utilize general lab equipment. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

11 paid holidays

2 weeks of paid vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Up to 5% 401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience with a degree, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to perform processes like brazing, leak detection, soldering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ice machine performance testing and data collection.
• Operate general lab equipment and assist with calibration activities.

Skills

Knowledge of test equipment

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

General lab equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Join us as a Lab Technician for its Manitowoc, WI Engineering lab. You will assist with ice machine performance testing and data collection tasks related to: product variants; test fixtures; NPI (New Product Introduction) verification and validation activities. This position is technical and hands on in nature.

What's in it for you?

• $24/hr Hourly rate
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 2 weeks of paid vacation to start (accrued weekly), and prorated based on hire date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• Employee Stock Purchase program with Company Match
• Tuition reimbursement to support your education goals
• Wellness Benefits

More details about the opportunity:

• Set up Ice Machine for basic performance testing (electrical, water, drain & data acquisition connections).
• Operate general lab equipment such as: scale, flow meter, overhead hoist, dimensional and electrical measuring equipment and assist with calibration activities
• 0 - 3 years of experience with degree, or 2 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of test equipment: mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and the ability to perform basic processes such as brazing, leak detection, soldering, refrigerant charging & recovery, operate hoist, lift and pallet jack
• Acquisition of E.P.A Type I, II Refrigerant Handling Certificate within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand & walk on concrete 100% of the day, ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, lift and carry 35lbs, and work in hot/cold environments for reasonable periods of time

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.