Napoleon® is an ISO9001 - 2008 registered company and operates with 1,200,000 + square feet of manufacturing space and over 1000 Associates. Corporate Headquarters are in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. We have a dealer and distributor base throughout North America, Europe and Asia. We are North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and heating and cooling products. We are a fast-paced, growing company who is recognized in the industry for quality, innovation, performance and design.
Wolf Steel Ltd. currently has the following opportunity available:
Title: Lab Technician
Reports to: Product Manager Electrical Fireplaces
Core Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Based at: Wolf Steel Ltd. #9 (9 Napoleon Road, Barrie, ON)
Job Purpose:
Work within the Product Design Team to fabricate new product designs and configurations using the latest tools and design principles. Ensure products meet customer needs, safety standards of various jurisdictions, and the manufacturing capabilities of the organization. Participate in all aspects of design and testing. Construct, test, evaluate and update current and new company products.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
•Fabricate parts for new prototypes, working with CAD designers to ensure parts can be easily fabricated
•Build prototypes for new products, working with designers to build robust designs that are easily assembled
•Test prototypes for function and compliance to required standards
•Provide production department with technical support
•Coordinate with independent test labs to certify products for various markets
•Testing of new products, resolution of field issues
•Resolve testing issues
•Create and assemble parts for new products and prototypes generated from drawing or verbal instruction, blanking parts for new products
•Generate paperwork for document testing for strategic planning, grant, and tax application
•Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
•Work independently or in conjunction with the Hearth R&D team
Education and Experience:
•Must have High School Diploma, plus three to five (3-5) years related work experience
•College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering Technology is considered an asset
•Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in gas products and applications is considered an asset
•Trouble shooting the operation of equipment to isolate issues and/or sheet metal parts manufacturing (shear and brake press forming) and product assembly is an asset
•Basic gas theory is considered an asset
•Experience with gas products and combustion testing is considered an asset
•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), strong internet skills
•Knowledge of FEA and PFMEA is considered an asset
•Familiarity with standards and testing procedures (CSA, UL, CE) is considered an asset
The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.
We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.
