Mechanical Technician

If you are an HVACR or Mechanical professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will work in conjunction with product engineers and colleagues to design, develop, and qualify compressors for HVACR systems. To maintain our role as a global leader of compression solutions we continually seek talented and ambitious technicians to work in our air-conditioned, newly renovated engineering laboratories. We are seeking a first shift Laboratory Technician to contribute to our growth and continued innovation.

AS AN MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:

• Assemble and inspect compressors or related hardware for existing and newly developed refrigeration products
• Weld and fabricate compressors, fixtures, and hardware for non-standard prototype iterations as well as standard products
• Utilize manual tig welders, mechanical hand tools, power tools, drills or mills, cutting or grinding tools, soldering/brazing torches, hydraulic presses, automated/manual fabrication equipment, electrical and leak testing equipment.
• Utilize hand measurement devices (electrical/mechanical) and accurately document assembly/inspection results
• Provide input for optimizing standard and non-standard work processes
• Collaborate and work in both a team environment and individually
• Perform various tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of the lab

SCHEDULE: 
This position is for first shift and would consist of five-eight-hour workdays and would be eligible for voluntary overtime

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Associate degree in a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to interpret mechanical/technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience working with mechanical equipment and manual inspection measurement devices
• Must have troubleshooting and critical thinking experience/skills, with effective communication.
• Personal computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Five or more years of experience in a mechanical, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
• Certifications in automotive/diesel mechanics, or proven expertise and experience
• Certification in tig-welding, or proven expertise and experience
• Machining, tool and die, or proven expertise and experience
• Soldering/brazing experience using various alloys

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters of our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!