What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coil Tester position at RAE Corporation?
summary of position
Tests fabricated coils for defects and deviations from design specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment to detect leaks or deficiencies in coil pressure.
Essential functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.- Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
- Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, and testing procedures; includes reading engineering drawings and instructions, reading bill of material, and reading manufacturing instructions to ensure accuracy and quality of product.
- Test coils for conformance to specifications detecting and repairing leaks found during pressure testing.
- Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
- Discuss test results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
- Read dials to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
- Repair equipment to correct defects found during inspections as needed.
- Stack and arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary.
- Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed.
- Complete any task as assigned by supervisor as needed.
- Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies and company procedures.
- Work overtime as necessary.
- Attend work as required.
- Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
- Follow manufacturing instructions, work by oneself without constant supervision, be self-motivated and complete job assignments on time.
- Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working properly.
- Clean work area as required.
Desired qualifications
Education & Experience: A high school level of education is preferred for this position in order to continue upward advancement in the company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors.
Skills: Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend written instructions, basic mathematical skills, including ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills in order to work in teams with others in the organization, solder.
Certificates, licenses or training: on-site training, forklift license
level/grade
1 – Beginning level coil testers meets minimal quality standards, needs more time to complete work than estimated for job
2 – Proficient level coil testers meets quality standards, able to complete work within estimated hours for job
3 – Proficient level coil testers meets quality standards, able to complete work in less time than estimated for job
Interaction with others
Answers to the Coil Shop Supervisor. Must be able to accurately receive, understand & follow instructions from supervisor/lead. It is essential that the employee be able to work with all employees of the RAE team and show a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization. To accomplish this teamwork, it is important that the employee be able to get along well with coworkers and be willing to ask and to answer questions as needed.
working environment
Work is performed in an industrial production area for a manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standards. Seasonal variations in hours worked based on production demands.
tools & equipment used
Gas Torch
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Drill
Bench Grinder
Overhead Crane
Air Collet Fixture
Forklift
Test Tank
Tape Measure
Glasses
Gloves
Computer
Ear plugs (when required)
physical demands
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
O
Handling / Fingering
F
Reach Outward
C
Reach Above Shoulder
F
Climb
O
Crawl
N
Squat or Kneel
O
Bend
O
Twist
F
10 lbs. or less
F
11-20 lbs.
O
21-50 lbs.
O
51-100 lbs.*
O
Over 100 lbs.
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less
F
13-25 lbs.
F
26-50 lbs. *
F
51-100 lbs.*
100 lbs.
F
O
*Evaluate if assistance is needed.
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hours/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)
Other Physical Requirements: Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) in order to maintain employee safety, sense of touch, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA M/F/V/D
