Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing; scribe / create metal specimens for testing.
• Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed within the required time frame. Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not limited to: corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss, intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up, Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing.
• Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of internally performed tests.
• Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis, purchase orders, etc.
• Review testing records/logs for accuracy of results and to ensure results are within shop control and specification limits.
• Review and monitor tank temperature recording program to ensure solution temperatures of process tanks stay within customer required ranges.
• Tag out process tanks when needed due to out of range concentrations, temperatures, etc.
• Communicate with shop personnel to inform shop employees of issues with tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths.
• Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums.
• Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust / drain lines, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, 401(K) - 3% Match, Holiday Pay
• COMPENSATION RANGE: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly