Laboratory Technician

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician

Job Location:

MADISON, AL
Job Duration: 6+ months (Client plans to convert to full time after 90 days depending on performance. They are really looking for people who are committed with intention of long-term and eventually full time employment.)

Pay rate: $20.00/hr on w2
ONSITE Interview

Schedule:

• Candidates will train on 1'st shift and after training will move to 2'nd shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm)
• Training Schedule for 1st 4 weeks:
  Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
• After training will move to off-shift
  
  Hours:
  
  3:00pm to 11:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Technician matching Industrial coating colors over metal substrates.
• Color matching process:

Matches color and gloss to customer requested samples.
Works with Scientist to ensure color match meets expected performance.
Creates and properly labels standards.
Creates and properly labels customer samples.

• Color Formulation:

Measure, weight, and mix colorants to match samples.
Obtains raw materials and supplies from the production area.

• Quality Control:
  Use spectrophotometers and lab equipment to produce color chips validated aProductst expected color standards.
• Technical Adjustment:
  Adjust formulations to fix color discrepancies and meet specifications.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, detailed records of formulations and adjustments.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Calibrate and clean spectrophotometers and lab equipment.
• Panel Preparation:
  Use metal shear to cut substrate and samples.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• We would like candidates with at least 6 months experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years Manufacturing (Plant, Industrial) experience.
• Forklift Driving experience is also a plus but not required.
• Candidates must be willing to be trained to drive Forklift.
• Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly.
• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment.
• Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces.

Nice to have:

• Chemical plant/paint experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior lab, chemical experience.

Job Description:

• Fast-paced production labs, manufacturing facility with strict adherence to safety regulations regarding chemical handling.
• Housekeeping:
  Chemical hygiene standards require proper housekeeping in the workspace and the raw materials storage areas
• PPE provided:
  Lab Coat, Safety Glasses, ESD Shoes, High Visibility Vest, A4 Cut Gloves and Hard Hat