E-Coat Quality Assurance Lab Technician - Night Shift

The E-Coat Quality Lab Technician is responsible for interpreting and applying a variety of technical laboratory procedures to perform tests and accurately record results to ensure the quality of the product being produced and delivered to the customer.

JOB COMPETENCIES:
Functional/Technical capability and problem solving:
· Strong problem solving, data management and analysis skills
· Self-directed, independent, and capable of multi-tasking and adapting to a variety of situations
· Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new software and procedures

Leading collaboratively:
· Confidently provide results to operations team members, chemists and site management team

Drive for results:
· Knowledgeable in current policy and practice trends
· Know how to get things done through formal and informal network
· Understand the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures

Building effective teams
· Define success in terms of the whole team, create a feeling of belonging
· Demonstrated capability to interact with staff and peers
· Working collaboratively within a team

Excellent physical condition and endurance
· Able to stand and walk for 2/3 of the shift
· Lift 25- 30 lbs.
· Reach and pull
· Kneel or crouch

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:
1-year related Laboratory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Receive, label, test and evaluate resins, dispersions, tank wagons and materials used on site in support of site operating areas
· Execute laboratory testing according to area operating procedures and test methods, make observations and interpret findings, i.e. Adhere to application procedures.
· Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility to produce electronic and written test records, i.e. use/learn software applied in the lab, such as SAP or written test card
· Adhere to work instructions and apply test methods to ensure the reliability and repeatability of the procedure to ensure product evaluations represent the true product quality.
· Maintain complete, accurate and transparent records; provide records to our internal and external customers as well as government agencies if needed
· Follow verbal or written work instruction
· Maintain various lab equipment
· Assist in ordering laboratory supplies
· Participate and support Preventative Maintenance and Calibration of sensitive laboratory equipment used to analyze samples
· Maintain an environment that is neat and orderly to comply with 5S housekeeping standards
· Adherence to site lab safety practices and national lab safety engineering standards
· Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple high priority tasks critical to meeting customer demand