R&D HVAC Service/Lab Technician I - 3rd Shift - Simpsonville at KCC Manufacturing

Simpsonville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude, Analytical Problem-solving, Hand Tools, Gages, Multimeters, Psychrometric Equipment, Vapor Compressor Cycle, Refrigeration Components, LabSys Software, RTS Software, Troubleshooting, Testing Sequences

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

R&D Lab Technician I - 3rd Shift - Simpsonville Location KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Shifts: $1.50 Shift Differential 6:30pm-5:30am M-Th Benefits: * 9 Paid Holidays * Quarterly bonuses * Quarterly rate increase * Health, Dental, & Vision insurance  * 401K Company Match * Monthly Accrued Vacation * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Summary: As an R&D laboratory technician, you will be working collaboratively and independently with other designers, engineers and assembly technicians who are responsible for the design, support and manufacturing of HVAC equipment. You will learn how to take a product from concept to customer with a focus on product design, product development testing, manufacturing efficiency, engineering data and manufacturing requirements. Essential Functions: * Execute setup and takedown for test units, pilots, sleds and component testing in our psychrometric chambers and test stands. * Oversee, conduct, monitor and troubleshoot testing sequences. * Maintain a clean and safe work area. * Follow good engineering practices and develop practical solutions. * Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. * Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc. Qualifications/Skills: Require: * 1-2 years of related experience in the HVAC/R industry or similar field. * Full understanding of LabSys and RTS softwares required, must be acquired within 6-month period. * Strong mechanical aptitude * Strong decision making, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles. * Capable of using common hand tools, Gages, multimeters and hand operated power equipment. * General understanding of Psychrometric equipment and tools. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * General understanding of the vapor compressor cycle and various refrigeration components Safety/Physical requirements: * This position requires the incumbent’s presence onsite in the plant/in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week. * Incumbent must be able to access manufacturing and assembly areas on the shop floor in order to inspect units, investigate problems and/or potential solutions to problems, and to prove out potential solutions to problems. * Capable of lifting/moving parts weighing 50 lbs. or less. * Must pass background check and drug test. * Requires bending, stooping and standing. * Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours pr day. (Overtime may extend the time period.) * Good visual and spatial perception. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning. KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502.493.5848 Laura Zoghbi – Recruiting Coordinator – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502.493.5859

Responsibilities

Execute setup, takedown, and monitoring of test units and components within psychrometric chambers and test stands. Collaborate with engineers and designers to support the development and manufacturing efficiency of HVAC equipment.