Lab Technician at 741 Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp. — Piqua, OH

LOCATION: Piqua, Ohio

BUSINESS UNIT: Crane Pumps & Systems

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SEGMENT: Process Flow Technologies

REPORTS TO: Engineering Lab Services Manager

BASIC FUNCTION:

The test lab technician will support the development of new products and the improvement of existing products by building, servicing, troubleshooting, fabricating and testing pumps, pump systems and their components along with analyzing test results and conducting teardown evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Test pumps and pump components in accordance with the lab schedule; this will include:
• Plumb and wire pumps for testing
• Operate test equipment
• Tabulate/report test results
• Fabricating components and fixtures for test
• Analyze test results
• Tear down and rebuild pumps
• Evaluate and troubleshoot pumps
• Utilize basic MS Office applications
• Follow work instructions and create new instructions where none exist
• Minimal (less than 5%) travel
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Three to five years related experience or two-year associate degree in related field plus one to three years related experience
• Good mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Understanding of AC and DC power systems, electrical schematics, and ladder logic
• Machinist skills preferred
• Familiarity with pumps and pump systems
• Good written and oral communication skills required
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds about 2/3 of the time, and up to 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. Must reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and balance. These are incorporated in frequent need to lift large plumbing, parts, or pumps. Worker is assisted by cranes, hoist, or forklift for heavy or awkward loads.

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