What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician II, Test Lab position at 1 La-Z-Boy Incorporated?
Comfort starts with our 13,000 team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY: This position leads the support efforts for the lab’s customers by executing predetermined test procedures to evaluate, validate, and verify product performance of systems and components. Test Lab Technician documents testing details and results to capture for future reference and support design and process projects. Job Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Safely execute and record testing on all the Company’s Incorporated purchased and manufactured products as required (i.e. textiles, flexible polyurethane foam, fasteners, mechanisms, frames, electrical actuators, etc.). • Completes formal lab reports with all appropriate documentation for retention. • Builds fixtures and maintains test equipment (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and the general lab area) in working order, which includes maintaining and procuring inventory of laboratory consumables as necessary. • Establishes and maintains competency of all related industry and internal test standards applicable to products of the Company’s Incorporated and its subsidiaries. This includes maintaining an understanding of all internal standard operating procedures. • Communicates updates to test stakeholders as planned or requested. Includes both individual details and general schedule updates. • Composes and develops internal test standards dealing with the Company's incorporated products. • Maintains database of testing procedures, standards (internal and external), and results. • Trains other technicians and lab customers on lab practices, procedures, and general product information. SCOPE & IMPACT: Leads the Test Lab Technician team in creating, recording, and communicating objective, repeatable empirical data to validate or verify product specifications. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED with 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent • Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Project), • Able to program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s). • Proficient in the use of measurement tools (i.e. micrometer, calipers, gage pins, CMM, etc.). • Proficient ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in test equipment. • Strong experience with general lab safety and process controls (ISO 17025). PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: • 4 years direct experience in a specific field of testing (mechanical, electrical, textile, metallurgical, or other subject area). • Significant experience in more than one field of testing. • Strong familiarity with furniture construction, textiles, or small electronic products. • Experience mentoring/teaching others. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, reach overhead, crawl, pill, push and lift – up to 50 pounds. Seldom required to climb stairs, climb ladders or Lift up to 75 pounds. Not required to shovel. CORE ATTRIBUTES: Communicate Transparently Lead the Team Impact and Influence Deliver Results Coach and Develop 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 of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America) La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.