Chore-Time Engineering Lab Technician

CTB, Inc.•Milford, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works with CT Engineers to prototype changes to existing products and develop new products. This creative position will utilize a variety of manufacturing equipment and techniques to develop product and processes for the Poultry industry.

Requirements

High school degree, GED, or equivalent work experience
Prior factory or engineering prototype experience preferred
Ability to read, write, and do basic math in English
Ability to read and understand prints along with design concepts
Basic computer skills
Ability to use Oracle
Forklift license required
Ability to work in a creative manner with concepts and ideas
Ability to work in a team environment and able to train others as needed
Must be able to carry out detailed written or oral instruction
Ability to sit and operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in the role
Ability to stand for up to 4-8 hours in one session
Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
Lifting up to 50 lbs. sporadically

Responsibilities

Ability to perform set-up of equipment and operation with limited supervision (hydraulic brake press, mill, lathe, water jet, strippet, etc.)
Ability to work with engineers on the total lab function, including safety
Ability to work with engineering concepts and drawings to physically develop a new product design
Ability to work with limited supervision
Good communication / customer relation skills with vendors and customers
Ability to perform required tests and record data on prototypes
Job requires doing own material handling at times
Must have a good understanding of materials available when building prototypes (steel, plastic, wood, purchased items)
Ability to use various hand tools, power tools, meters, measuring equipment, etc.
Ability to use computer software (Labview, Excel, 3D Printer)
Maintain a clean and orderly work area (6S duties)
Ability to perform weekly preventative maintenance
Willingness to work in other production areas as needed
Other marginal duties as assigned
Must be able to perform all physical requirements
Some travel is required within the US to test prototypes at job sites