Victaulic

Associate Engineering Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Victaulic  •  Easton, PA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

 Position:         Associate Engineering Lab Technician Location:       Engineering LaboratoryReports to:    2nd shift Supervisor Scope  Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory, assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material inventory levels. This includes proper storage of incoming material and recycling of unwanted material.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assist in preparing pipe for assembly: operate various equipment, such as cut-off saw, drill press, and belt sander, as necessary.
  • Learn to set up and operate all Victaulic grooving tools; clean and maintain as needed; groove pipe.
  • Assist in product assembly for testing: hydrostatic, flex, bending moment, air, low temperature, and heat aging to comply with engineering specifications.
  • Maintain various lab equipment as assigned.
  • Maintain records and logs; prepare charts and graphs.
  • Support continuous improvement developments in the lab in accordance with Lean Initiatives.
  • As directed, perform inventory control of lab raw materials (i.e. pipe, bar stock). This includes storing incoming materials and recycling unwanted materials and Warranty Claim products.
  • Maintain an efficient, professional, organized, and clean work area in the lab environment in accordance with Lean initiatives.
  • Follow all company safety requirements, procedures and participate in testing safety reviews.
  • Log and estimate all hours using Liquid Planner (LP) and use LP as a primary communication tool
  • Specific policies and procedures have been established by the Engineering Department to provide for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information. It is the responsibility of the employee, in the daily course of doing business, to follow said policies as they relate to document management (see EOG-26). The extent to which departmental research and development information is stored electronically has vastly increased, and will continue to do so. The new Federal rules pertaining to electronic discovery stipulate that substantive email communications constituted "records" under the Federal Records Act. It is therefore the responsibility of each departmental employee to understand their role in communicating via e-mails and that all e-mails must be written/responded to in a professional manner, as outlined in EOG-26.
 Qualifications
  • Associate and technical degree preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and high organizational skills
  • Proficient in blueprint reading, shop math and precision instrument reading.
  • Capable of assisting in the performance of all Laboratory functions.
  • Capable of taking verbal and written instructions.
  • Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license
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About Victaulic

Our Company

Victaulic is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Our solutions improve construction productivity and reduce risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Our Vision

Victaulic aims to bring innovative productivity, confidence, and sustainability to every build around the globe.

Our Story

In 1919, Ernest Tribe and Dr. Henry Hele-Shaw filed the patent for what is now known as the Victaulic coupling. The concept was groundbreaking: joining pipes with bolted mechanical grooved couplings using a gasket seal - introduced the industry to an efficient, more economical way to assemble pipes quickly, safely, and over longer distances than ever before.

Today, Victaulic stands as the leading innovator in pipe joining solutions, delivering project efficiency and enhancing constructability, while allowing for seamless integration of our solutions, software, and services at every stage in a project's life cycle. Learn about the industries we serve and the projects we have supported.

Join Us

As a rapidly growing 100-year-old industry leader, Victaulic is a modern business rarity. Under the umbrella of our private ownership, we have been able to uphold our high standards and family values. As a global leader in an essential industry, we provide many opportunities for career growth. Together, this translates into a company that is ready, willing, and able to build a better world for and with our people. Learn what makes Victaulic a great place to work and the career opportunities available.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Easton, PA
Year Founded
1919
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