Assembly Tester 2

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday July 27th, 2024. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

Do you want to be part of our growth story?

At Kärcher, we don’t just clean; we innovate. As the world’s leading provider of cleaning solutions, we are synonymous with top performance, innovation, and quality. Over 90% of our products have been developed in just the past five years—a testament to our continuous investment in R&D, design, and marketing.

But our true secret weapon? Our people. With 13,000 employees across 70 countries, we operate as a family-owned company where mutual appreciation, trust, and team spirit are at the core of everything we do. We stand out as an employer because we give our team extraordinary tasks and the freedom to grow. Only together can we create that which sets Kärcher apart. The difference is you.

This is how you WOW:

• Precision Testing: Hook up and evaluate 100% of machine variants received from manufacturing using an automatic test bench, strictly following digital prompts and work instructions.

• Performance Tuning: Optimize machine capabilities by making critical physical adjustments—such as air band modifications—based on real-time feedback from the test bench.

• Quality Inspections: Conduct meticulous manual testing (like smoke testing) and comprehensive visual sweeps to catch leaks, thread issues, paint flaws, or labeling errors.

• Troubleshoot & Repair: Swiftly identify and resolve non-conformances by executing minor repairs like clamp tightening, belt adjustments, and paint touch-ups.

• Clear Communication: Log non-conformances digitally, document issues thoroughly, and partner with assembly leads or Engineering on specialized change validation projects.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Technical Experience: At least 2 years of proven assembly and mechanical testing experience, ideally working with systems like small engines, pumps, and generators.

• Blueprint Literacy: A strong ability to read, decipher, and accurately apply information from wiring diagrams, technical parts drawings, and instruction manuals.

• Tool & Safety Proficiency: Master-level familiarity with mechanical hand/air tools and comfort working safely around heavy machinery, forklifts, fuel variants, and high-voltage gear.

• Digital Literacy: Basic comfort utilizing MS Outlook and Excel for team communication and data collection, alongside the agility to learn specialized testing software.

• Education & Languages: A high school diploma or GED preferred (technical/trades school a plus!), backed by solid performance math and good verbal/written English skills.

Our Kärcher WOW-package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

• Paid Holidays (11 per year)

• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees

• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans

• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with arms and hands.

• Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.

Nicholas Goldman | Talent Acquisition Specialist

nicholas.goldman@karcher.com