What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech - Quality position at Flex-N-Gate?
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Job Summary/Objective:
Provide testing data for existing and prospective projects to assure customers’ performance metrics and requirements are met.
Job Responsibilities:
- Safe and clean operation of the quality lab to include first piece testing on all product lines processed each day.
- Color harmony and maintenance of color standards and Macbeth light table
- Operation of salt spray booth, water immersion booth, humidity testing as needed.
- Tracking of all internal and external project testing, lab microscope.
- Storing and organizing part retains
- Fulfill company’s International Material Data System (IMDS) requirements of the customer.
- Maintaining weekly scrap logs for lab-tested parts
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Competent written and verbal skills. Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with X-Rite, Wave scan, microscopy, film-build, and orange peel. Ability to perform basic tests related to coating technologies (crosshatch adhesion, cure rubs). Cutting of metal and plastic parts for testing.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED. Previous experience is preferred but not required. X-Cel will train.
Work Environment:
Laboratory/office, manufacturing plant.
Physical Demands:
Bending, lifting, standing.
This Job Profile is subject to periodic revision by Management.
Benefits:
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.