R&D Lab Mechanical Helper

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the guidance of the R&D Lab Manager or Support Team Supervisor, undertakes assembly, fabrication and construction tasks involving heat rejection units, which includes layout and fabrication of sheet metal parts, piping, welding and/or carpentry.

Modifies heat rejection equipment per engineering request to support thermal performance testing and technical evaluation of evaporative cooling / thermal storage products and other refrigeration equipment.

Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of the R&D facilities and equipment.

The Lab Mechanic has a basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment necessary to perform work.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS


* HS Diploma or GED required.


* Any certifications or training in the vocational type work is preferred.


* Ability to layout and assemble or fabricate metal parts and piping


* Ability to read drawings and schematics


* Ability to use hand tools, power tools, powered lift trucks and platform scissor-lifts


* Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment


* Ability to perform both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of complex systems


* Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


* Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines


* Self-starter with the ability to work independently yet learns well from others while rarely repeating mistakes.


* Ability to quickly assess a work request and executes the work quickly, safely, and efficiently


* Develop and maintain a focused mindset of continuous improvement in daily tasking and processes assigned.

NATURE & SCOPE


* Participates in BAC’s technology and product development process through observation, study, assembly and operation of heat transfer and thermal storage products.


* Reports to the R&D Lab Manager and Team Supervisor; Interfaces with multiple functional disciplines including engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain management, and marketing

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES


* Perform daily 5S techniques to maintain a clean and organized work area.


* Performs activities to support testing of Global Engineering projects and initiatives


* Fabrication and assembly of test fixtures from both written and verbal specifications


* Piping and instrumentation of evaporative heat transfer equipment for thermal, sound and vibration testing


* Prototype assembly and modification involving electrical, mechanical, and heat transfer components using various materials and methods of construction


* Conduct preventive maintenance and upkeep of the R&D laboratory facilities and equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role is for first shift.

Up to 10% of the time this person may be asked to work a 2nd or 3rd shift to help accelerate project completion times.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must...