Tester - 2nd shift

Daikin Applied Americas•Staunton, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a Tester for its Staunton, Virginia facility. The role works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:50 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. The starting wage is $30.65 per hour, plus a $2.30 second-shift differential. The Tester operates equipment and uses tools to assemble, test, handle, and move finished product units. The position performs quality checks and pretest requirements on air or water units, helps connect units to and remove them from test stands, monitors equipment, and assists with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. Work includes a variety of product models and may involve new-product prototypes, pilot builds, and concept builds. The role works with voltages from 24 to 1300 volts and requires compliance with safety rules, PPE requirements, and NFPA 70E training.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
High school education/GED or a minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proficiency in using measuring tools.
Knowledge of critical tolerance assembly fit-ups.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety rules, instructions, and PPE requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas.
Operate tools and equipment to assemble, test, handle, manipulate, and move finished product units.
Check equipment and assist with troubleshooting.
Work with a variety of model mixes.
Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and written, electronic, or verbal instructions.
Use measuring and testing devices and visual inspection to verify quality and conformity with prints and work instructions.
Safely operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery.
Keep accurate records.
Work with voltages from 24 to 1300 volts.
Perform assigned work on new-product prototypes, pilot builds, or concept builds.
Provide manufacturability recommendations in collaboration with supervisors, mechanical engineers, and design engineers.
Successfully perform pretest requirements on air or water units.
Assist with hooking up units to test stands and taking them off test stands.
Complete NFPA 70E training.
Pass the basic skill level assessment exam.
Complete required skills training.

Benefits

Paid time off and holiday pay.
Multiple medical insurance plan options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
40 hours of paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date.
40 hours of paid time off.
11 company-paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
Referral bonus program.
Growth opportunities.