Technologist (Acoustics Lab)

Armstrong World Industries•Lancaster, PA

8d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. With limited supervision from the TAL Manager, this position is accountable for performing a wide variety of technical work. Working in the Acoustical Laboratory, they are responsible for workflow management, interacting with customers, managing how the acoustic testing is performed and developing installation methods and procedures for unusual products. In addition, this role requires first line equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. What’s in It for You Hands-on, technical role in a specialized acoustics testing environment Opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a close-knit, skilled team Interaction with both internal teams and external customers Ability to grow technical expertise in acoustics, testing standards, and lab operations

Requirements

Be able to perform safety risk assessment and take proper action so that work is completed in a safe manner for the individual and those he is working with.
Must be comfortable working with laboratory, shop, and test/measurement equipment
Mechanical and electrical skills (Audio a plus)
Problem solving skills
Communication skills - written, verbal, listening, and telephone
Computer skills, Microsoft office package, internal programs specific to the testing lab
Logistics skills in the planning of acoustic lab operations with the goal of maximizing productivity and efficiency
High School Diploma
Ability to work comfortably in confined spaces
Ability to safely lift and move bundles of ceiling material weighing up to 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

Basic mathematical skills, must be good with numbers
Experience operating a walk-behind fork truck and tow motor
Ability to utilize and maintain microphones, including calibration
Acoustics knowledge
Prior laboratory experience
Demonstrated safety experience or a strong personal commitment to safety

Responsibilities

Responsible for scheduling and running all acoustics tests
Schedules installers/schedules daily workflow
Creates lab reports
Technician and installer training
Works as an installer for acoustics testing
Customer communication answering questions and providing technical guidance for testing and requisition support (changes/questions for test requests, scheduling issues, testing issues, results, etc.)
Provides external customer lab tours for sales and marketing
Deputy technical manager for acoustics lab
Responsible for securing building and equipment maintenance including ordering test supplies
Instrumentation maintenance, trouble shooting, and calibration (mechanical and electrical)
Impedance Tube test operation
Formal Acoustical Report creation
Supports UL submissions participates in outside organization – governing body that creates test standards (ASTM)
Certified for confined space
Working safely and creating safety awareness for teammates
Sets housekeeping standards
Various other duties may be assigned