Lab Technician

Position Job Tasks

Position Name: Lab Tech

Job Tasks, Objectives, Prerequisites, Etc.

Objective:

Employee will effectively operate the quality lab department making sure the daily tasks are completed on time and are within internal/external requirements.

Job Task

· All other duties as assigned by management Conform to all safety and environmental requirements

· Ensure accurate data collection and daily reporting logs and testing sheets are filled out in accordance with internal SOP.

· Ensure coatings are maintained and meet internal processing parameters through testing methods; Solids, Torque & Tension, Coating Weights, Adhesion, Salt Spray/Humidity, Film Thickness.

· Proficient in using or familiar with using testing equipment such as; Torque & Tension, Salt Spray/Humidity Chambers, Analytical Scales, Eddy Current Film Thickness, and Oven Datapaq equipment.

· Familiar with and ability to learn Lab Testing Procedures as they relate to coatings i.e. Viscosity (Thickness) testing, Solids, Cure, Oven Profiles etc...

· Perform laboratory test procedures as required once trained.

· The ability to process required customer /supplier samples. Processing of new product launches. (Pilot/PPAP runs)

· The knowledge and ability to perform assigned laboratory & test procedures.

· To accurately mix and test coating material/s at prescribed internal timeframes using Zhan cups and thermometers, as well as strain and disperse material/s per internal requirements.

· Lab experience or working in a Lab environment is helpful but not mandatory. (Note) Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

· This position will cross train in setting up coatings, checking viscosities (thickness) followed by Lab duties.

· Position will trained on days once proficient; the working shift will be 6am-2:30pm .

· Ensure department is assisting production of daily processing related activities.

· Review and audit the daily usage of materials within the facility.

· Review and audit the daily quality applications/tests for compliance.

· Perform those quality tasks as outlined: Incoming material qualification, oven profiles, usage/inventory of materials, and various equipment verifications.

· Randomly audit quality personnel to determine their effectiveness at their job function.

· Knowledge of all laboratory and engineering standards within the facility.

· Knowledge of various properties, tolerances, and types of materials being processed within the facility.

· Ensure all testing and reporting is in compliance with ISO 17025 through continual review of the data.

· Inspect that all necessary housekeeping/cleaning areas are satisfactory before your shift is complete.

· Member of the cross functional team for problem resolution; when the Director of Quality not present – is the team leader.

· Review/prepare/evaluate various new products/chemicals supplied to the company

· Continuous improvement activities related to the process.

· Monthly Inventory report

· Yearly management review reports – process related

Attribute:

· Must arrive at work on time and be available for all assigned duties

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Has the ability to review, analyze, and correct quality records

· Proficient in creating and generating processing charts/graphs using latest Windows.

· Must obey all safety policies and procedures as required by the company, state, and federal government.

· Must follow all company policies and obey all state and federal laws.

· Must be able to follow direction from management

· Must be able to perform and effectively determine root cause of issues as they arise

Prerequisite

· Ability to lift and carry 40-45 pounds pails full of paint.

· Familiar with quality control policy & procedures required by internal quality laboratories.

· Has the ability to perform measurements and mathematics needed to support charting responsibilities and problems solving efforts.

· Knowledge of phosphate and coating pre-treatment cleaning processes helpful but not mandatory. To be able to operate a Hi-Lo/lift truck as needed to perform job functions.

· Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience within a metal finishing operation or a combination of 5 years of formal chemical education and coating experience.

· Must have a minimum of 3 years within a quality job function.

· Must have completed and passed required safety training provided by the company.

Education

· Associate degree or equivalent. Experience in the metal/coating finishing industry is a must

Benefit Conditions:

· Waiting period may apply

· Only full-time employees are eligible

· 401K

· Medical, dental, vision insurance

Scheduling:

· Hours are based on plant/shift hours

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime

· Weekends as needed

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

· Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

· Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

· Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes

Work Remotely

· No

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25