R&D Technician

HOURLY R&D TECHNICIAN – 1ST

GUILFORD TEXTILES, KENANSVILLE,

The primary responsibility of this position is the processing of R&D sample orders and all support functions.  This includes but is not limited to preparation, finishing, lamination, inspection of sample orders, all associated record keeping of technical parameters, and distribution of samples to internal and external customers. The technician will have responsibility for cutting, labeling, mounting, and distributing samples to the Lear Sales and Engineering teams to submit to customers for new business consideration.  Great attention to detail and pride in workmanship is absolutely critical.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• The technician is expected to assist as needed to process samples through any and all equipment as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience on a variety of equipment and/or the ability and willingness to learn new processes and equipment
• The technician will execute carton requisitions from receipt to closure and is expected to maintain requisitions to a minimal level
• Responsibility for sample embossing and welding operations.  
• The associate will participate in regularly scheduled sample preview and review meetings and is expected to contribute independent point of view.

Advantages of working for Lear at the Kenansville Plant:

• Medical Benefits
• 401k
• Advancement to leadership
• Employee 24/7 Resource System
• Employee Discounts

Your Qualifications:

• Ability to follow departmental work instructions, standards of operations (SOPs), verbal and written directions
• Adapt to using multiple tools and equipment
• Attend sample review meetings 
• Background in PLC ladder logic troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drives
• Must be High School Graduate or have a GED.
• Must have intermediate functional knowledge of Basics, English and metrics units, measuring systems, and conversions
• Intermediate functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and other custom oftware.
• Must be able to pass Background and Drug Screening
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand for a prolonged amount of time.
• Please include resume

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

• Constantly work under tight time constraints
• Occasionally work mandatory overtime

• May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Required during production duties:

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.