Laboratory Technician I

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to perform testing of basic components and systems following engineering specs and industry standards. The role is onsite with responsibilities to set up tests, collect data, and report findings to project leaders.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year experience, with EPA universal certification.

Qualifications

• Basic lab testing and data recording experience preferred.
• EPA universal certification required or obtainable.
• Must have 1+ year experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Apply air flow measurements and compute temps and humidity for tests.
• Set up and run test samples per engineering specs.
• Collect, analyze, and document testing data.
• Operate and maintain test equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare regular verbal and written project reports.

Skills

Schematics reading

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

EPA/DOE/ASHRAE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding tools

Test instrumentation

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician l performs testing of basic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, procedures and acceptable industry standards in support of senior technicians. This position will serve our Rheem North America, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Onsite).

Responsibilities

• Apply the basics of air flow measurements and computations including temperatures (dry bulb, wet bulb, dew point, relative humidity) and pressure incorporating temperature relationships to test setup and execution.
• Setup, adjust, and change test samples and setups for testing, and 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 tools including welding and brazing tools.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to operate computer systems for data acquisition, recording test results, project status reporting and to manage test documentation, records and reports.
• Manage electronic communications and assigned tasks and task documentation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage electronic communications and test and project documentation
• Provide regular verbal and written reports summarizing project results and conclusions to project leaders.
• Write reports covering test conditions, procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Complete assigned tasks and participate in R&D design development teams according to defined requirements.
• Assist with installation, modification, and build of developmental commercial HVAC equipment and components, following engineering, agency, and test requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have 1+ year experience
• EPA type universal

Key Competencies

• Basic understanding of schematics, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical reports, safety rules, operation, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to understand equipment assembly, basic electrical wiring, and basic system maintenance and repair.
• Ability to obtain a Forklift license within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
• Ability to learn to work with EPA, DOE, AHRI, CSA, UL, ASHRAE

How To Stand Out

• Experience in job industry related products, service and installation preferred.
• Experience with driving and operating a lift truck preferred
• Basic grasp of refrigeration related thermodynamic principles and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. 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 lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work 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. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.