Test Technician (HVAC and Electrical Troubleshooting)

Test Technician (HVAC and Electrical Troubleshooting) New Columbia, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22495584 Summary New Columbia, PA In-Person $23.00 - $33.00 per Hour 6 Months Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening Shift / Full-Time Description Test Technician (HVAC and Electrical Troubleshooting) Regular Full TimeTechnical New Columbia, PA, US 25 days ago

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$23.00 To $33.00 Annually Do you want more than just a job? If you are looking for a great career opportunity you've come to the right place! We are currently hiring and seeking talented individuals to join our growing team! We offer competitive wages, a great benefit package plus the ability to grow and learn new things! If you aren't familiar with us, TPS is located in New Columbia, PA, and is a leader in thermal processing products and test solutions. We design and manufacture industrial and laboratory ovens and furnaces, and environmental temperature cycling and stability test chambers. Our product brands include Blue M, Gruenberg, Tenney and Lunaire. TPS provides equipment to a broad range of customers in different industries, such as, defense, aerospace, electronics, biotech, medical, pharmaceutical, lab animal science, energy, transportation, communications, commercial heat treating, die casting, agriculture, and materials processing.

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Medical, dental and vision insurances paid vacation and company holiday time 401k with employer match and immediate vesting Employee training programs, tuition assistance and career growth opportunities! Visit our website for more information: https://www.tpsovens.com

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Summary:

Prepares specifications for installation of apparatus and control instrumentation used to test industrial ovens, environmental testing chambers and pharmaceutical equipment. Ensures all equipment performs to customer specifications and records results by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Able to install, set-up and operate temperature controllers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Experience troubleshooting electrical and PLC based control systems. Ability to complete basic plumbing operations. Ability to prepare the layout and performance of temperature and airflow uniformity studies Coordinates and participates in testing and/or troubleshoot unit or system to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments. Records test data in electronic format, keeping detailed and accurate records and applying statistical quality control procedures; evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Troubleshoots and repairs units that do not function according to specifications prior to shipment. Confers with engineering and other departments to alert them to issues and trends. Ability to interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to install, operate and troubleshoot HVAC systems, if required by product line. (Willing to train) Ability to debug HMI controls for accuracy and functionality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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:

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of BPCS or manufacturing software and MS Office. MS Office software, Gmail, Google Apps, RSView and WonderWare software is a plus as well as PLC programming proficiency with Allen Bradley, Siemens S7 products, Tidal Engineering, Watlow and the Eaton controller platform.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Universal Refrigeration certification and/or an Electrical certificate/training, especially working with high voltage power, may be required depending upon the position in the Test department.

Other Qualifications:

Able to read both electrical schematics and plumbing diagrams and troubleshoot wiring using multi-meters and amp probes. Experience with PLC's and gas systems, including installation, operation and programming is desired. Proficiency with particle counts and ability to recommend improvements and modifications to products is also desirable. Able to program and adjust PLC's and VFD's and troubleshoot process control systems as well as understand and troubleshoot electrical and gas fired heating systems. Forklift and scissor lift experience desirable or a willingness to obtain license. Must be a self-starter and able to troubleshoot without constant supervision and be willing work overtime on an as-needed basis to maintain production deadlines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams