Associate Lab Technician

Therma-Tru Doors

Therma-Tru Doors

Maumee, OH, USA
Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.

Job Description

As the Associate Lab Technician, you will learn many facets of the manufacturing and engineering process. You will use your mechanical and mathematical skills to work with Engineering and Marketing in developing and testing new and innovative products. Using your problem-solving abilities, you will determine failure modes and suggest improvements to testing applications. Overall, you will gain technical knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute to making quality products.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

  • Responsible for setting up and running tests based on Engineering Test Requests. This requires understanding the operation of key pieces of test equipment. Some basic machining or assembly of test fixtures may be required.
  • Compile accurate test data and create test report. Test reports will contain special testing parameters, photographs, and part conformance to the test standards along with any abnormal results. Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge is required.
  • Manage several tests at the same time. Time management skills required in order to meet project timelines.
  • Collaborate with technicians, Engineers, and plant personnel to ensure proper test methods and outcomes of test results are clear.
  • Operation of and basic maintenance of various equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting test methods / standards and following test standards with extreme accuracy to ensure integrity of tests.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work areas
  • Load and Unload trucks / move material within the lab with Forklift or other mechanical device.
  • Basic shipping and receiving skills including creating labels.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Computer skills with Microsoft software
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to use power tools and obtain forklift operators’ certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree in technical field
  • Good Math Skills
  • Experience Reading Blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Ability to perform Detail Oriented work.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.