Lab Tech Assistant Jobs in Columbus, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

Assists engineers in applying technical principles of metrology as related to test systems and processes. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement devices, from hand gauges and multimeters to complex measurement systems e.g. 
Coordinates Measurement Machines and Multifunction Calibrators. 
Serves as a technical resource to assist lab managers, engineers and customers in the interpretation of product requirements, selection of appropriate current 
test methods/technology and analyze and interpret measurement data. 
Provides basic programming, training, and operation of measurement and test equipment. 
Develops and document testing methods and procedures. 
Manages indirect material purchases of lab consumables. 
Helps to maintain the housekeeping in the work area in keeping with a high precision testing environment.
Manages proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment.
Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Demonstrates the specific technical skills (e.g., Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology, General Laboratory/Quality systems) to support the position as 
required. 
Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work. 
Works with and trains apprentices and technicians. 
Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions. 
Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. 
Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. 
Leads and participate in improvement projects. 
Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers. 
Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures. 
Demonstrates confidentiality as required. 
Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action. 
Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done. 

This is a Level 4 Technician role

#Goal: Practice Leadership Behavior

• Follow Cummins Vision, Mission, and Values.

  Our Vision:Making people's lives better by unleashing the Power of Cummins.

#Our Mission:We unleash the power of Cummins by:

• Motivating people to act like owners working together.
  • Exceeding customer expectations by always being the first to market with the best products.
    • Partnering with our customers to make sure they succeed.
    • Demanding that everything we do leads to a cleaner, healthier, safer environment.
    • Creating wealth for all stakeholders.

#Core Values:

• Integrity- Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
  • Innovation- Apply the creative ingenuity necessary to make us better, faster, first.
    • Delivering Superior Results- Exceed expectations, consistently.
    • Corporate Responsibility- Serve and improve the communities in which we live.
    • Diversity- Embrace the diverse perspectives of all people and honor with both dignity and respect.
    • Global Involvement- Seek a world view and act without boundaries.
• Be role model Lead by Example:
  • Caring: Demonstrate genuine concern for team members, showing empathy and understanding.
  • Inclusive: Foster an inclusive environment by actively seeking diverse perspectives in meetings. Encourage team members to share their ideas and opinions, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
  • Approachable: Maintain an open-door policy where team members feel comfortable approaching you with concerns or ideas. Respond promptly to emails and messages, and actively engage in casual conversations to build rapport.
  • Accessible: Utilize various communication channels and tools to ensure accessibility for all team members. This may include using collaboration platforms that accommodate different working styles.
  • Respectful: Show respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds within the team. Avoid making assumptions or generalizations about individuals based on their characteristics. Acknowledge and appreciate the unique strengths each team member brings to the table.
• Work as per the applied Mechanics lab schedule working hours 7 am to 3:30 pm (with 30 mins break) or 7 am to 3 pm (without break). While leadership maintains an open-door policy for flexibility and adaptability. Standard workweek is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

#Deliver Business Performance and Transformation

• Demonstrate drive and determination, influencing team members to enhance productivity and encouraging cross-functional skill development.
• Lead and coordinate multiple tests/ projects concurrently, ensuring efficient execution.
• Facilitate the setup (hardware and software) of rig rooms or test cells and, once operational, transition to training and assisting team members to improve overall productivity and efficiency.
• Provide guidance on troubleshooting and setting up test cells or other testing areas.
• Conduct tests in test areas or cells when team members are unavailable due to vacation or other reasons.
• Identify and address daily needs, leveraging expertise and knowing when to involve other team members to resolve issues promptly.

#Invest in our People and Organizational Effectiveness:

• Effectively manage, measure, and continuously enhance both individual and team performance and quality.
• Serve as the liaison between the technical team and the engineering team, reporting issues such as team dynamics, test cell concerns, and interdepartmental collaboration challenges.
• Support for MSU Wave initiatives.
• Provide all items for for check in / check out of equipment's and cross charges.
• Adapting to the dynamic nature of applied mechanics, the Tech needs to shift focus among various tests and projects based on customer needs, ensuring a responsive and agile approach to the evolving demands of the field.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Competencies:
Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.
Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.
Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR
Associates degree from an accredited program in a related filed and at least two years of relevant experience OR
Bachelors degree in a related filed.
Experience:
Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates
degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.