Lab Technician jobs in Ooltewah, TN

Description

Reports to: Design Engineering Manager

Number of direct reports: 0

Travel: 0%

Schedule: Onsite 

Internal stakeholders: Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Design Engineering 

External stakeholders: Suppliers, Auditors, Customers

Summary:

Dometic Marine’s facility in Sparta, TN produces roto-molded fuel and ballast tanks and other roto-molded products for industrial applications. The site also manufactures select marine furniture, aluminum tanks, blow-molded portable tanks, and sanitation systems.

Main responsibilities:

Safely and efficiently perform the following duties:

· Learn and understand all plant safety rules.

· Learn extensively product applications.

· Understand basic wiring schematics and best practices.

· Perform product/part validation testing under direction of Design Engineer/Manager.

· Life cycle testing

· Front end load testing

· Amperage testing

· Sound testing

· Flow testing

· Rim wash testing

· Media flush Testing

· Hose permeation testing

· Force testing

· Destruct testing

· Other tests as required

· Formal report writing on the above testing

Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

· 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. 

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office products. 

· Knowledge of mechanical systems and how they work. Fabrication experience a plus. 

· Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

· Ability to detailed correspondence and test reports. 

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

· 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.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Problem solving skills.

· Ability to read and interpret Engineering assembly drawings and Bills of Materials. Knowledge of wiring and wiring techniques.

· 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. 

Behavioral requirements:

· Attention to detail with high level organization skills

· Ability to work cross-functionally and with external contacts

· Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking ability

· Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal)

· Ability to work in fast paced environment with changing priorities

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. 

Dometic overview:

Dometic Group operates in the retail industry and manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market. The product range is broad and includes portable coolers, grills, air conditioning systems, tents, batteries, and solar energy solutions for mobile, outdoor lifestyles. The business is a global company and customers include retailers of outdoor products as well as consumers and manufacturers of vehicles and boats. The Dometic Group was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.