Lab Technician ; 1st Shift

Lab Technician I (1st Shift - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)

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Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for purposes such as quality control, process control or product development.

• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers.
• Tests materials that are used in Honeyceram manufacturing to determine moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, Barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue and other physical characteristics.
• Tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications.
• Records test results on various standardized forms and enters data into the company’s information systems.
• Cleans laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions for tests.
• Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings.
• Participates in G5S (Global 5S) activities, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities, as needed.
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Customer Focus, Environmental Awareness and Compliance, Functional & Technical Expertise & Computer Skills, Integrity and Accountability, Organizational Awareness, Respect and Humility, Safety Orientation, Teamwork.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• CRC Silver or higher.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
• A background in laboratory testing is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete various forms and documents and write legibly.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to read gauges and scales.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Manual dexterity is required for handling of sensitive lab equipment.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is required to have 20/20 near point vision and 20/40 far point vision (natural or corrected vision). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
• The employee is regularly exposed to heat.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risks of radiation, fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Safety glasses, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, goggles and/or full face shield are required while performing certain job duties.
• Task appropriate gloves or mitts (e.g., latex gloves, cloth gloves, or heat resistance gloves) are required while performing certain job duties.
• Respirators may be required while performing certain job duties.
• Heat resistance, protective or safety aprons are required while performing certain job duties.
• Regularly scheduled vision testing is performed.
• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

• This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is s means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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