Team Leader - Test

Trane Technologies•Newberry, SC

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Job Summary： The Test Team Leader is responsible for training, directing, and leading their team to complete the evacuation, charging, programming, and functions testing of all water and air-cooled products. This is to be completed while adhering to Trane Standards and upholding our customers' Quality and Delivery expectations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of HVAC service/maintenance & operation.
3 Years of internal test stand experience required
2-year degree in HVAC or related field preferred.
Must hold a valid Universal EPA 608 Certification.
High School Diploma or GED
Support, Fabricate, Assembly, and Testing of commercial and industrial chillers for manufacturing operations.
Set up parameters and load programs for PLC and devices.
Able to diagnose and repair commercial and industrial water & air-cooled chillers, and control systems with minimal direction.
Proficient knowledge of electrical systems, diagrams, and wire practices.
Trained and proficient at Lock Out Tag Out, arc flash, and Electrical Safety.
Experienced in brazing copper joints to include dissimilar metals.
Able to prioritize and work independently with minimal oversight.
Effective communication skills internally and externally to the organization
Assist other departments as needed
Maintain safe working practices and follow company safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in HVAC or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively leads their team in a way that supports and sustains employee engagement and coordinates/supports employee development
Responsible for the safety of their associates and actively drives safety improvement independently and though coordinated audits/activities
Working with supervision and other leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedule are met.
Monitors and drives daily production and execution by monitoring Takt Time Attainment
Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
Use 9 Step problem-solving tools to drive stable operation of the work area
Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labor to Production Supervisor.
Responsible for coordinating and communicating run order, communicating material needs, and updating all production information systems.
Work closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
Observe, maintain, coordinate, and complete standard work.
Support and model the MDI process by updating production metrics, facilitating Daily team meetings, and encouraging/Driving JDI tasks.
Identify and support continuous improvement efforts.
Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
Participate as an active member of the production assembly team and assemble products.
Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System.
Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Coordinates/supports the onboarding of new associates assigned to their area. Actively coordinates their training.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
Assemble, modify, set up, and conduct performance, sound, electrical, and other tests on air conditioning and refrigeration systems, sub-systems, controllers, and component assemblies with a focus on water-source heat pumps.
Assist with preventive maintenance, inspections on building equipment, and testing area components.
Works directly with customers during witness testing and proactively works with technical support to resolve issues from customer feedback