• Lab Technician, Senior/Model Maker

    AO Smith (Ashland City, TN)


    Lab Technician, Senior/Model Maker

     

    Date: Apr 17, 2025

    Location(s):

    Ashland City, TN, US, 37015

     

    Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

     

    Company / Location Information

     
     

    Primary Function

    Responsibilities

    + Hands-on laboratory work in a variety of different science / engineering labs

    + Model making, including use of a lathe and mill

    + Building units for testing at multiple facilities

    + Uses verbal and written instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schematics to accomplish tasks.

    + Follows specified methods to inspect and test equipment

    + Demonstrates complete technical understanding of all lab test set ups and procedures.

    + Works with engineers to develop protocols and schedules for testings

    + Reviews and interprets test data for engineer review

    + Collecting and analyzing data

    + Generating reports

    + Provides safety leadership in the lab

    + Works independendently to run efficiency testing, agency safety, or performance testing processes

    + Creates standard operating procedures for completing standard lab tests

    + Independently runs analytical instrumentation

    + Limited project management that is engineer led

    + Other duties may be assigned as needed

    + Keeps abreast of competitor and new product activity

    Qualifications

    + Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.

    + 5+ years of related work experience with degree or 7+ years without Associate Degree.

    Additional Qualifications:

    + Communicates technical material effectively both written and orally.

    + Good general problem solving skills

    + Proven history of effective mentoring and developing other technicians or interns/co-ops.

    + Knowledge of CAE software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabView

    + Effective use of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, etc.)

    + Model Shop experience

    Education

    Associate Degree in Related Field

     

    High School Diploma or GED

     

    We Offer

     

    Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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    ADA Statement & EEO Statement

     

    In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

     

    We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

     

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