Hours: 1st Shift

Summary:

Assist in a wide variety of laboratory tests on assigned projects. Assist in fabrication and testing of prototype commercial/residential boilers. Conduct tests and record data in accordance with procedures outline by advisory or regulatory agencies.

Assist with request for technical assistance from customers and salesperson concerning Burnham produced products and or services. Able to travel out of state on short notice.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up boilers and burners according to standard test procedures of ANSI/CSA (American National
• Standard), IBR (Institute of Boiler and Radiation Manufacturers), SBI (Steel Boiler Institute), or similar advisory or regulatory agency.
• Conduct tests and record data in accordance with procedures outlined by these agency requirements.
• Fabricate simple parts and models from drawings for prototype testing. Perform basic pipe fitting, welding, assembly and adjustment of units to obtain proper operation.
• Wire electric controls for burners and boilers to insure proper operation and safety.
• Assist in other laboratory functions as required, including maintenance and calibration of equipment and general clean-up.
• Coordinate and communicate all activities and recorded data with engineering team in clear manner.

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety & Security: Observes safety & security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings & appointments on time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: One year certification from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers without the use of tools. Should be confident using pencil, paper, and calculator for larger numbers. Have a basic understanding of fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic understanding of email management, word processing, spreadsheets, file sharing, calendars, and video conferencing.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.