Run Test Technician

Munters

Selma, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analog Signal, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Strategy, Circuit Breakers, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Diversity, Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Impact, Financial Control, HCL/Lotus Notes, HVAC, Hand Tools, High Voltage (HV), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Installation Guide, Investigative Reports, Ladder Logic, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), RPM, Safety Training, Schematics, Solenoids, Sustainability, Testing, Thermal Sensor, Water Use Efficiency, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Selma, California
POSTED
10 days ago

Compensation Range:

25.44
Job Title: Run Test Technician-1st Shift
Company: Munters Corporation
About Us: Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of the energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on. 
Scope: 
Perform duties to test the electrical operation of HVAC units following installation of structural, mechanical, electrical, and condensing components to ensure the compliance with product specifications, working within the limits of standard procedures and making decisions as to set up and test operations and sequencing.
Essential Duties: 
  • Move units to designated locations for testing.
  • Work from Glovia, job folder, ETQ, Production Schedule and QMS systems to refer to BOM, operating requirements and standards, work instruction and in-process inspection checklists, schedules, and any related nonconforming issues. 
  • Verify job numbers, revision level of drawings, schematics, specifications, and all energized components against the BOM. Ensure that energized components are installed correctly.
  • Visually inspect units to ensure compliance with cosmetic and assembly standards.  
 Inspect electrical control panel and perform pull tests to ensure terminals are properly connected.  
Dry Test Protocols:
  • Perform ground check verifying no electrical shorts on any load carrying conductors.
  • Phase high voltage wires and verify ohms on all motors and compressors.
  • Perform Hi Pot testing to validate power flow through high voltage wires and energy source compliance.  
  • Energize unit at 120 volts and test all components for proper operation and safety. Test electrical devices, wiring, air flow, sensors, and safety devices and calibrate per specifications.
  • Manually manipulate the program in the controller to validate proper inputs and outputs.
Run Test Protocols:
  • Refer to Lock-Out Tag-Out and Energize/De-Energize Procedures and energize unit at proper voltage/amperage per specifications.
  • Test proper operation and direction of fans. Document test results on Checkmate.
  • Inspect and record pressure drops and fan rpm’s per engineering specifications.
  • Set airflow switches/timers, measure and record voltage/amperage of energized components to ensure accuracy of functions.
  • Measure and record sub-cool and superheat readings, as well as suction and liquid line pressures.
  • Run unit in auto mode to simulate required conditions of operation and ensuring that all components engage and disengage as designed, and that gauges report accurately. Investigate and report on causes of any failures.
  • Visually inspect for water migration with condensation. Ensure that all chambers are properly sealed. Close all liquid solenoid valves for shipment.
Run Test Protocols (Continued):
  • Troubleshoot failed units and make defined adjustments. Create NCR in ETQ for defective units or parts. Make routine installations of replacement components or notify production for the need of replacement parts. Record all adjustments. 
  • Apply final inspection sticker to ECAN signifying all requirements are met and pass inspection.
  • Move units to designated locations for next phases of manufacturing or shipping.
Other Duties:
  • Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet
  • schedules and quality requirements. 
  • Update production schedule, labor hours (run test and rework), complete in-process inspection checklist and track/update run test communication board.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Consistently operate in keeping with all safety rules and requirements. 
  • Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, 
communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Tools and Equipment:
  • Use multimeter, temp probe, manometer, analog signal generator, temperature and humidity meter, hand tools, power tools, motorized pallet jack, tachometer, and ac clamps.
  • Operate a Cart Caddy
Minimum Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):
  • Safety Glasses – ANSI Z87.1
  • Gloves – ANSI Cut 3 4544
  • Foot Protection, Electrical Hazard – ASTM F1117
Physical Demand:
  • Exposure to High Voltage up to 575 volts and amperage up to 200+ on a daily basis.
  • PPE Requirements include FR/AR long sleeve shirts/pants, three layers of gloves throughout the entire year along with standard PPE requirements.
  • Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach.
  • Visual and aural acuity 
  • Listening
Experience:
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer Skills: excel, lotus notes 
Experience (Continued):
  • Skilled and experienced using power, air and hydraulic operated tools common to the trade.
  • Capability of reading circuit diagrams and schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and layout drawings.
  • Ability to troubleshoot circuits and devices and recommend changes or improvements.
  • Understands electrical theory and practice as applied to the operation of such components as electric motors, motor starters, contractors, control relays, time delay relays, circuit breakers, fusing, PLC’s, fluid flow and temperature sensors, and other related electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components.
Benefits: 
 
·         Competitive Salary
·         Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
·         Generous vacation and paid time off
·         401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
·         Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, and conference attendance
·         Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
·         State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.

About the Company

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Munters

A career with Munters offers employees considerable opportunities to broaden their work assignments and develop in their professional roles. By listening to each other and living the “One Munters” vision, we have great opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around the world. This is what has transformed a mid-size company into a successful global player.

Creating “Your Perfect Climate” for customers and employees is one of our main goals at Munters. We pride ourselves on being a reliable and fair employer who is aware of its responsibility to all employees.

Quality-oriented with and open view for innovations and improvements, Munters company culture is based on trust and team spirit which leads to employees enjoying a high level of individual responsibility, flexibility and challenging tasks.

Munters' vision is to be a globally leading supplier of energy efficient solutions for air treatment and climate control technologies.

  • ~3 500 employees
  • Sales in 180 countries
  • Over 275 patents and patent applications
  • 17 manufacturing plants, 7 smaller assembly hubs, and 55 sales and service centers
  • Installed base of more than 320,000 air treatment systems 

Munters is a global leader in energy efficient air treatment and climate solutions. Using innovative technologies, Munters creates the perfect climate for customers in a wide range of industries, the largest being the food, pharmaceutical and data center sectors. Munters has been defining the future of air treatment since 1955. Today, around 3,500 employees carry out manufacturing, sales and service in more than 30 countries. Munters reports annual net sales in the region of SEK 6 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.


COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1955
WEBSITE
http://Munters.com