Lab Technician - manufacturing environment

Randstad is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations by conducting tests, collecting data, and ensuring quality control measures are met. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity of our laboratory processes and contributing to impactful research outcomes.

We are looking for a maintenance / lab tech not afraid to get into the nitty gritty of it all in an automotive environment!
Please note - this is not pharmaceutical related and you would be working in a lab and some work would be in the production plant.

Position: industrial lab tech & Maintenance

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario
Shift - someone who is flexible and can work - Majority Days 7:30am to 11:50pm, with some shifts in Afternoons 3:50pm to 11:50

Under the supervision of the Process Manager, lab tech/maintenance is responsible for performing and sampling, tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists / logs
Cheeking pumps, sampling production items and testing then for lab. Checking filter chambers

Advantages
- working in well renowned automotive company

• Long term work - temporary to permanent placement potential

• paid weekly basis

• Accessible location in Mississauga Transit routes

• Positive working environment with a friendly team

• Optional benefits are available through Randstad from your first payday

Responsibilities
1 Demonstrate a commitment to the core values and principles of organization.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to the quality of product and service that equates or exceeds the standards of organization.
3. Demonstrate and uphold the Health & Safety policies and procedures of the organization.
4. Attend and participate in all required training such as but not limited to WHMIS, Health and Safety.
5. Maintain department safety (including housekeeping), quality, and productivity to meet daily goals
6. Basic understanding of plating finishes and codes and effect of chemistries on metal finishes
7. Report Spills
8. Report damaged to equipment or warehouse.
9. Execute work orders as given
10. Perform analysis of raw material, in-process and finished products, de-ionized, and soft water and stability samples using analytical
instruments and established analytical procedures and techniques as scheduled and by set deadlines.
11. Examine the sample provided and write/advise any discrepancy on test and field reports
12. Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes
test results into test reports and checklists / logs. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
Determines whether product passes or fails subject to review by QC Supervisor.
13. Interpret and document all test results, calculations and observations and completes report summaries, as per analytical
and techniques.
14. Work as an effective team member to meet departmental goals, sharing knowledge with team members.
15. Perform general maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, according to the Lab’s established calibration program.
16. Maintain compliance to all health and safety standards and regulatory requirements including but not limited to Lock-out/Tag
- out, Confined Space entry, use and care of fall arrest equipment, handling/storage of drums and spill management.
17. Responsible and accountable for compliance with all aspects of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as Health and
Safety policies.
18. Provides technical troubleshooting support or training to other team members where appropriate.
19. Initiate changes for test procedures and testing specifications.
20. Perform, record, and manage QC results for incoming raw materials and finished goods.
21. Keep instruments running at their optimum performance through
proactive preventive maintenance
22. Use Personal Protective Equipment:
- Safety Glasses or Prescription Glasses (shatter proof)
- Safety boots
- Safety vest
- Safety ear plugs
When collecting chemical samples and adjusting chemistry
- Gloves
- PVC Apron
- Bump Cap with Face Mask

Qualifications
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and…