Lab Technician, Senior/Model Maker Position Available In Cheatham, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Senior Lab Technician/Model Maker position at A.O. Smith involves hands-on laboratory work, model making, and equipment testing. Requirements include an Associate's degree in a related field and 5+ years of work experience. The role entails collaborating with engineers, analyzing data, and creating reports. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.
Job Description
Company / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary Function
Responsibilities Hands-on laboratory work in a variety of different science / engineering labs
Model making, including use of a lathe and mill
Building units for testing at multiple facilities
Uses verbal and written instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schematics to accomplish tasks.
Follows specified methods to inspect and test equipment
Demonstrates complete technical understanding of all lab test set ups and procedures.
Works with engineers to develop protocols and schedules for testings
Reviews and interprets test data for engineer review
Collecting and analyzing data
Generating reports
Provides safety leadership in the lab
Works independendently to run efficiency testing, agency safety, or performance testing processes
Creates standard operating procedures for completing standard lab tests
Independently runs analytical instrumentation
Limited project management that is engineer led
Other duties may be assigned as needed
Keeps abreast of competitor and new product activity Qualifications Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.
5+ years of related work experience with degree or 7+ years without Associate Degree.
Additional Qualifications:
Communicates technical material effectively both written and orally.
Good general problem solving skills
Proven history of effective mentoring and developing other technicians or interns/co-ops.
Knowledge of CAE software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabView
Effective use of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, etc.)
Model Shop experience Education
Associate Degree in Related FieldHigh School Diploma or GEDWe Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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ADA Statement & EEO Statement
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
