UL/CSA Compliance Technician – Power Tools & Outdoor Equipment

ADP, Inc.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Makita Corporation of America in Buford, GA seeks a UL/CSA Compliance Lab Technician to join our Regulatory & Compliance team. The role focuses on building test fixtures and conducting UL and CSA safety testing on power tools and outdoor equipment, in a full-time exempt capacity.

Responsibilities include developing test fixtures, performing both routine and complex tests, and supporting engineers and technicians throughout the testing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a technical environment, preferably the power tool/outdoor power equipment industry.
• AS degree in electrical field and UL/CSA testing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical power tool and outdoor power equipment operation & repair.

Responsibilities

• Build test fixtures for electric tool and outdoor power equipment testing.
• Perform testing projects of a complex nature.
• Execute projects with general supervision and handle repetitive tests.
• Assist in performing all UL/CSA testing of power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Support the Manager and coworkers in test planning and execution.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Communication

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

AS degree in electrical field

Education beyond High School

Job description

UL/CSA Compliance Technician – Power Tools & Outdoor Equipment

Regular Full-Time Professional Buford, GA, US

MAKITA Corporation of America, a worldwide leading producer of high-quality power tools, is seeking a UL Lab Technician to become a part of our team!

TITLE: LAB TECHNICIAN

Classification: Exempt

Department: Regulatory & Compliance

Reports to: Department Manager

I.JOB SUMMARY:

General supervision required. building of test fixtures and performing UL and CSA Power tool and Outdoor power equipment safety testing.

II.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building of test fixtures for electric Tool and Outdoor power equipment testing.
• Performing testing projects of a complex nature.
• Perform project work requiring only general supervision
• Perform highly repetitive test projects.
• Assist in performing all UL/CSA testing of electric Power tools and Outdoor power equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

III. EDUCATION, SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Education beyond High School such as junior college, accredited schools, trade schools, seminars, or military.
• Minimum two years experience in a technical environment, preferably within the Power tool and Outdoor power equipment industry.
• Knowledge of electrical Power tool and Outdoor power equipment operation & repair.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate with project engineers and office staff.
• Ability to communicate with UL/CSA engineers and technicians.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to diagnose moderate problems that may occur during testing or test fixture building by defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions as to the situation.

IV. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• AS degree in an electrical field. UL/CSA testing experience

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach.
• May occasionally be required to lift, push, or pull items up to 65 lbs.
• Able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises
• Warehousing test samples and prepare samples for shipment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.