Engineering Refrigeration Technician 1

Our Company: Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team. The Engineering Technician 1 - Refrigeration supports the development of Refrigeration systems with hands-on prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting. This role works closely with Refrigeration Engineers and other Technicians to make our products and processes better.

Essential Functions: Assist Engineering Project Teams in planning and executing prototype builds and evaluations, including:

• Ordering and organizing materials.
• Fabricating and assembling prototypes – particularly the refrigeration systems and components.
• Evaluating prototypes for manufacturability, performance, and organizing the feedback to the Engineering Project Teams.
• Operate refrigeration equipment and tools like copper brazing torches, vacuuming systems, refrigerant charging systems, thermal sensors and data acquisition devices, etc.
• Develop and fabricate fixtures, tooling, and other equipment to improve department prototyping and development processes.
• Support the overall department in maintaining cleanliness, organizing and the dispositioning of inventory, following and promoting safe practices in the prototyping area.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Refrigeration – hands-on experience required, Certified Technician a plus.
• Basic experience in one or more fabrication skills (in addition to refrigeration):Sheet Metal Forming (including welding and grinding)
• Wood Fabrication
• Metal Machining / CNC3D Printing / Additive manufacturing
• General Manufacturing Assembly
• Electrical wiring / Electronic Controls / Instrumentation / Programming
• The ability to create simple block diagrams for mechanical and electrical applications.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring tools.
• The ability to operate a forklift and become certified is required, previous experience a plus.
• The ability to self-manage is required:
• Organize time to best support multiple initiatives with quickly changing priority.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Some 3D CAD modeling experience is a plus, SolidWorks preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Best Practices (5S, TPM) is a plus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills in a team environment.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent (2-Year Technical Degree preferred).Minimum of 1 years of experience with refrigeration or HVAC systems (repair, service, or design).Certified Refrigeration Technician a plus. EPA Section 608 certification a plus. Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future. Notice To Third Party Agencies: Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.

EEO Statement: Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.