Quality Lab Technicians: 12-hour weekend schedule

Country:
United States of America

State / County:
Michigan

City:
Muskegon

Division:
Metals

Company:
Cannon Muskegon

Function:
Quality

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Position type:
Full Time

Opportunity

Two Openings:

1 Lab Technician

6PM - 6AM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

1 Lab Technician

6AM - 6PM Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Flagship Aerospace and Orthopedic Metals Plant

Rich Quarterly Bonus (with track record of meeting/exceeding Bonus payouts!)

Quality Lab Technician

Position Summary:

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for the chemical analysis of incoming, in-process and finished good samples. Technicians verify analysis data into Laboratory Information System (LIMS) - including release of materials and/or products. Calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.

• Work safely.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures. Look for safety issues and notify leadership of all safety concerns.
• Adheres to all Company 6-S initiatives and policies.
• Responsible for the collection and preparation of samples, analytical testing, recording, reporting, and maintaining records of results, and notifying appropriate personnel of results.
• Performs chemical analysis using established procedures and operates analytical instruments and apparatus for the chemical evaluation of samples from the C-M melt shop, customers, raw material vendors, and non-routine samples as assigned.
• Records, reports, and maintains records of these functions.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, standardization and adjustment of the analytical equipment to ensure proper operation and maintain accuracy. Reports malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Responsible for the maintenance of control specifications of materials analyzed, maintaining adequate analytical standards library, and preparation and maintenance of calibration curves.
• Maintains an adequate reserve of supplies to perform job functions. Enters purchase requisition and notifies Laboratory Supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Assists other technicians or assumes duties of absent Laboratory Technician(s) as necessary or as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in training new Lab Technicians as to their laboratory duties and analytical procedures associated with their positions.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of work area, associated laboratory area, and equipment.
• Performs additional routine or experimental work as required or assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Cross train and maintain qualification on multiple analytical test methods.
• Weekend coverage per established schedule.
• Available for overtime without prior notice.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• Two (2) years' experience of laboratory experience.

• Two-year or Four-year degree in Applied Science, or equivalent, with emphasis on chemistry.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience.
• LECO, XRF and/or Trace Analysis of steel, specialty steel and/or superalloy materials preferred.

• Ability to use hand tools, polishing wheels, etc.
• Basic math and chemistry aptitude.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate technical information.
• Knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.
• Precise, detail oriented, analytical ability.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills, can organize, prioritize, and balance time to meet established deadlines.
• Strong teamwork-oriented mindset.

Cannon-Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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