Technician Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $48,000 - $51,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries is looking for a Technician. This role is responsible for the effective and safe management of the flow of test material sent by plants and AWI customers as well as the testing of ceiling properties. The incumbent will receive and prepare materials, track materials via computer systems, deliver materials to appropriate test locations, and dispose of posttest materials. You will be expected to communicate with customers to ensure quality and accuracy of the testing and disposition of materials. You will have responsibility to perform certain physical testing on material and assist with acoustic test installations.

What you'll do

This role is responsible for the effective and safe management of the flow of test material sent by plants and AWI customers as well as the testing of ceiling properties. The incumbent will receive and prepare materials, track materials via computer systems, deliver materials to appropriate test locations, and dispose of posttest materials. You will be expected to communicate with customers to ensure quality and accuracy of the testing and disposition of materials. You will have responsibility to perform certain physical testing on material and assist with acoustic test installations.

What's in it for you

• This role is a combination of material handling, installation, and product testing duties
• Room to grow and develop your career at Armstrong
• Opportunity to learn the AWI product line and gain other valuable on-the-job training
• Work on a beautiful campus
• Competitive benefits package

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Material Mover (~60%)

• Use of Forklift to move material
• Utilization of the computer to receive and track materials
• Preparation of samples using wood shop tools
• Basic product knowledge of ceilings
• Verification of material descriptions provided by customers
• Label and delivery of samples to test locations
• Proper disposition of materials after testing is completed
• Preparation of samples for recycling
• Communication with customers about material issues
• Communication with plants for recycle program

Test Operator (~20%)

• Complete training to become fully qualified in limited tests
• Prepare and mark materials for testing
• Install and measure test material
• Generation and auditing of test reports within LIMS system
• Communication with customers

Acoustic Test Installer Assistant (~20%)

• Move material using Walk Behind Forklift
• Preparation of ceiling samples using wood shop tools
• Preparation and installation of ceiling grid
• Installation of test samples per ASTM test methods

Organizational Relationships

• Receives supervision from TAL Manager
• Helps TAL staff
• Communicate with internal customers

What will make you successful

• Be able to perform safety risk assessment and take proper action so that work is completed in a safe manner for the individual and those he is working with
• Communication skills - written, verbal, and listening
• Have or can learn basic laboratory skills such as using a balance and reading gauges
• Have or can learn basic shop skills
• Work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Time Management skills
• Self-motivated
• Interpersonal skills for interacting with internal customers
• Possess a passion for learning
• Available to work some weekends

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Have basic computer skills to run TAL programs and Microsoft office
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent

What makes you stand out

• Basic product knowledge of ceilings
• Have or can learn basic laboratory and shop skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Possess a passion for learning

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

This job will require certain physical capabilities for standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, and lifting

The job will require daily lifting of bundles of ceiling material (40 lbs.)

The individual must be able to get in and out of a lift truck and can open wooden crates

This job requires the use of PPE:

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes
• Cut resistant gloves when working with Utility knives, grid, metal ceilings and other sharp materials
• Utility gloves for working with rough or splintery materials
• Others may be required and would be job specific such as hearing protection or chemical resistant gloves

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location

• The environment can be hot, especially during summer. NOT an air-conditioned environment
• Expected to take test readings in a chamber at high humidity conditions (90% RH)
• Environment can be noisy and dusty

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!