Production Test Technician III

At Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility : where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.

More about us :

Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE : VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials, we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way

Job Title

Production Test Technician III

Hiring Range

$29.52 - $34.92

Position Summary

This Production Test Technician III position will be focused on maintaining and improving production test systems for Hach products to ensure they meet their performance, quality, and reliability requirements. The position will perform technical, multi-disciplined tasks to improve manufacturing quality and product performance. This includes activities such as preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and implementation / validation of equipment and process changes.'

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Identify and resolve safety risks and uncontrolled hazards

Complete advanced preventive and emergency maintenance activities as assigned

Responds to and resolves production issues with little or no assistance. Performs troubleshooting of production test stands and fixtures. Escalates as needed for issues beyond scope of own responsibility

Provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing procedures

Completes work with a limited degree of supervision

Manage equipment purchase processes and required inventory for ongoing production needs

Provide training and documentation as needed for end users

Design and implement tools, jigs, and fixtures as needed

Communicates detailed technical information effectively with tact and diplomacy, both written and verbal

Required to work off-shift or Saturday, as needed, to support production or to maximize up-time on machinery / processes

Coordinates exchange of information with relevant departments and impacted parties

Work collaboratively with R&D Engineering, Operations, Project Management and Quality personnel

Qualifications

4+ years in related role in an applicable environment

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Functional understanding of at least two programming languages, LabVIEW experience preferable

Demonstrated ability troubleshooting computer issues

Advanced technical and mechanical problem solving

Ability to recognize and solve non-routine problems; completes work with limited direction

Experience working with common data communication methods and devices (i.e. USB, Modbus, RS-485, etc.).

Experience with manufacturing quality and control tools (i.e. pFMEA, Gauge R&R, etc.) is a plus

Key Behaviors for Success

Understanding of engineering best practices and test methodologies.

Able to analyze complex test data to resolve issues.

Demonstrated capability to solve technical problems.

Knowledge of mechanical and / or electrical components and tools.

Good analytical, documentation and communication skills.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionall y required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to sit. The employee may occasionally squat, turn / twist, or reach. The employee is constantly using hands to : finger, handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.

The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds .

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment consists of an indoor, work or home office environment with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and low noise levels.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pre-Employment Testing

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

The hourly rate or salary range for this role is $29.52 – 34.18. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

US ONLY :

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $29.52 - $34.92 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

US residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.