What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research And Development Technician position at Lippert?
Who We Are:
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different:
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get:
- A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
- Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
- Fair and competitive compensation.
- Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
- Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is responsible for creating R&D for all departments in the plant which includes but not limited to; furniture & mattress.
- A focus on improving efficiency and establishing and implementing process improvements is expected.
- Will support manufacturing processes by evaluating process repeatability and stability.
- Accomplishes operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Competencies
- Analyzing Information
- Confidentiality
- Quality Focus
- Results Driven
- Thoroughness.
- Time Management.
- Organizational Skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
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 this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during working hours. Is subject to lifting over 50 pounds. This position can involve sitting for various periods of time, and also requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend work is also necessary at times.
Travel
No Travel will be required.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma and/or related associates degree.
- One to three years related experience and/or training.
- Ability to read and interpret documents.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Manufacturing/industry experience.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
