Test Technician I

Job description

Summary: This is an entry level apprentice position to the Test Technician II. Must be able to perform the following analytical duties in a reasonable and productive time frame. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate basic knowledge of refrigeration and electrical components, their use, and the proper operation of those components. Must be familiar with HVAC systems. Must be able to interpret electrical schematics. Must have basic industrial electrical knowledge to trouble shoot HVAC or environmental control systems. Must be willing to assist the Test Technician II. Assemble fans and wire them for assembly. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience prior to advancing to the next level. Ability to use all appropriate test equipment including, but not limited to, meters, refrigeration gauges, etc. Ability to use all safe practices when dealing with electricity and pressurized systems. Language Skills: Ability to speak effectively with employees of organization. Ability to work from verbal and written instruction. Ability to read and understand bills of material, piping and electrical schematics. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.