Job Summary/Overview

The Product Tester tests the function of basic electronic panels, assemblies, components, and parts, ensuring the meeting of customer specifications and company quality standards, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Product Testers in the Material Handling business unit will have working knowledge and skills in Radio and Controls testing procedures and processes. Product Testers of the Elevator business unit will have knowledge of Elevator, Mining, and Renewable Energy testing procedures and processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine and test control products, components, and standard panels, drives, motors, wires, etc. for flaws, in a timely and accurate manner, before a product is forwarded to shipping. Examine, inspect, and test radio control products, component drives, standard panels, circuit boards, motors, and other components timely and accurate.
• Perform and complete a final inspection of the product and prep work prior to sending a product to shipping or stock.
• Pull materials or components as per work order or customer order timely and accurate.
• Maintain technical competency, and technical knowledge of current and new products, and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
• Perform assembly and testing of motors, brakes, encoders, and fiber optic cables and components.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot standard pre-engineered products.
• Perform soldering and de-soldering of circuit boards and small assemblies.
• Identify any defective units through reading and interpreting instruments, compare instrument reading or monitor display with standard schematics and specifications, etc. Reject defective units and record the type and quantity of defect. Load into relevant databases as necessary.
• Support the production department by assisting as needed.
• Connect electronic assembly, component, or part to test instrument, or to computerized test equipment, and activate test equipment.
• Read instruments to identify any defects; compare instrument reading or monitor display with standard schematics and specifications; reject defective units.
• Record the type and quantity of defect.
• Download drive programming information into a computerized system.
• Read and interpret packing slips and shipping documents.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Complete, maintain and submit all required paperwork, records, documents, and reports ensuring compliance with departmental procedures.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Seeks and aids process improvement
• Promotes process improvement
• Demonstrates "out-of-the-box" thinking & creativity.
• Communicates ideas to supervisors; helps put ideas into action and follow-up.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines.
• Ability to operate a variety of testing equipment and hand tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, sinadder, spectrum analyzers, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of testing equipment and hand tools.

Required Qualifications

Requires one year of college coursework in electronics; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three plus years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee