Engineering Test Lab Prototype Technician I, Heil Environmental f121

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group – Heil Environmental

Location: Fort Payne, AL

Reports to: Test Lab Supervisor

Department:  Test Lab

Position Summary: 

To carry out and support large assembly fabrication, test rig repair, and light machining in the prototype portion of the test lab.

Duties require steel structure fabrication skills, advanced welding skills, prototype part fabrication skills, and light machining skills in building large and small prototype assemblies and testing rigs. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of drawing interpretation (including B.O.M., welding symbols, construction method, and fabrication best practices). This job typically requires no overtime, but when notified the employee must be available for it. This position provides the technician with the opportunity to see new and developing equipment and ideas. It also affords the technician the opportunity to learn and advance in the company with dedication. Desired skills include precision measurement experience, large assembly construction, C.M.M. operation, and typical machining skills.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

1. Experienced welder.
2. Experienced with large assembly fabrication.
3. Experienced at reading and following drawings including welding symbols.
4. Able to adapt to ever changing tasks.
5. Detail oriented.
6. Follows instructions precisely.
7. Familiar with basic machine shop equipment and procedures.
8. Patience to evaluate multiple solutions to a problem.
9. Basic computer skills or aptitude for learning.
10. Willingness to learn advanced measurement and fabrication skills.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Requirements:

Education:  Requires a High School diploma or GED.

Knowledge: Requires ability to understand general arithmetic; ability to write in an understandable manner; understand verbal or written instructions; ability to read and understand instructions, lists and billing materials; use PC/Phone-based applications, including Outlook, and Microsoft Office, GoCanvas, knowledge normally acquired through high school or equivalent experience.

Mental: Requires normal attention with periods of high concentration intermittently to operate welding equipment and other machinery approximately 70% of time.

Physical: Requires walking/standing approximately 70%, lifting up to 40 pounds approximately 15% of time; involves repetitive overhead work approximately 10% of time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 5% of time.

Manual Dexterity: Requires use of hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate all manufacturing equipment, meters, chains hoists, automatic drills, and general hand tools and to record written information.

Audible Demands: Requires ability to follow verbal instructions and to hear for safety purposes.

Visual: Requires the ability to visually observe essential functions for satisfactory job performance and safety; color and depth perception required.

Environmental: Involves exposure to plant environments with the presence of dust, fumes, noise, and fluctuating temperatures due to lack of climate control.

Note: Supersedes All Preceding Job Descriptions:

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential job functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of job functions or requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Engineering; Manufacturing & Operations; Other