Contract Lab Technician I
Description
Fluidra is looking for a Contract Lab Technician I to join our team in Carlsbad, CA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
While working and participating in a team environment, the Lab Maintenance Technician will play a vital role in the research and development of Fluidra products. They will be responsible for providing support services to Lab Engineers and Lab Test Technicians, and to help keep the lab running and properly maintained. Below is a breakdown of specific tasks the Lab Maintenance Technician will be responsible for, along with an estimated percentage of time to be spent on each task. Additionally, you will:
- Assist with the set-up, tear down, and maintenance of test fixtures. 35%
- Maintain basic water chemistry and ensure proper filtration of lab test tanks. 20%
- Assist in tearing down, recycling, and disposing of discarded products and equipment 15%
- Assist test engineers in the conducting of product validation tests as needed 15%
- Utilize Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc), to document water chemistry readings and equipment maintenance records 5%
- Help maintain lab cleanliness by complying with 5S standards. 5%
- Assist engineering team in packaging and shipping product prototypes and samples. 5%
WHAT WE SEEK
- Entry level position, but needs high technical acumen and ability to work with hands
- Comfortable using basic hand tools including, wrenches, drills, saws, screw drivers, etc…
- Must be comfortable being trained on basic electrical wiring and plumbing tasks.
- Exceptional observation, communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Machine shop experience is a plus, but not necessary.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Windows XP environments.
- Read, write and communicate fluently and clearly in English.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
- Technical or Trade School a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Alternate work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)
- On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
Expected hourly rate is $25.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation.