Test Lab Tech I

Position Description:

The position will assist Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, other Wabash business units, and Wabash Customers with trailer and components prototyping, testing, and performance evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:

• Be competent at maintaining a clean and safe workplace environment.
• Build prototypes of trailer components and assemblies by metal or other materials fabrication, utilizing various assembly methods.
• Set up physical tests following standard test procedures. Conduct tests. Collect experimental data. Write test reports.
• Design new tests, summarize your ideas in writing, design and build new gages, tools, testing instruments, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Fabricate test specimens utilizing welding, mechanical assembly, bonding, etc.
• Work closely with Product Development Engineering in carrying out trailer repairs and modifications.
• Order shop sensors, tools, lab equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct Workplace Organization activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools & Equipment:

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Laboratory electronics
• Software
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • New software (Data acquisition, machine control)
  
  
  
  
• Testing equipment
  
  
  
  • Environmental Chamber Operation & Programming
  • Ender 3 S1 Operation Small-scale 3D printing (preferred)
  • Ability to learn additional equipment as required by test
  
  
  
  
• Fork Truck
• Welding equipment (MIG, Plasma, Torch)
• Hoist and crane operation
• Waterjet
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Hydraulic equipment

Qualifications:

• Basic industrial automation knowledge
• Ability to understand and follow standard test procedures, ability to set up a physical test, conduct the test, collect experimental data.
• Write technical documents.
• Knowledge of gages, metrology, practical skills of measuring, ability to perform gage and tool calibrations.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in operating electric-power tools and air-pressure power tools, welding technology, metal fabrication, adhesives and bonding technology, plastics, and composite materials
• Knowledge of and practical experience in mechanical assembly, fixtures, jigging and equipment prototyping
• Ability to operate heavy shop machinery e.g., a fork truck, hoist, crane, etc.
• Basic trailer knowledge.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Blueprint reading knowledge.
• MS Office
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Basic reading /writing/ & verbal skills

Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience:

• Ability to follow Standard Work Instructions (SWI's), Test Lab Procedures, and Test Standards
• Lab electronics and electro-mechanic systems knowledge preferred
• General understanding of sensor technology
• Data reporting ability
• Hydraulic power technology, Hydraulic power control knowledge and/or experience preferred

Education / Experience:

• Strong People Skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Meticulous, self-motivated, time management execution.

Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level in the work environment can be very loud with elevated temperatures at times. All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands:

As a Test Lab Technician, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All Technicians must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some Technicians also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Identifies the existence and cause of problems. Participates in problem-solving actively to address them.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives.
• Seeks to keep their work area clean & safe.
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better.
• Capable of adaptation when dealing with unexpected events.
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion - Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen - Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn - Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic - Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together - Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.