Chemistry Lab Technician II

Business Profile

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.

The Chemistry Lab Lead performs a broad range of chemical tests and procedures in the laboratory or at production stations, using professional judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of professional methods and techniques. Facilitates production, conforms to quality system requirements and company policies and procedures, follows safety codes, follows production schedules, evaluating chemistry specimens in accordance with company procedures, correctly documenting test results, and ensuring accuracy and calibration of test equipment.

The Lead also delegates work to and trains other technicians in the chemistry lab, ensures targets are met, e.g., Safety, Quality, 6S, Throughput, Equipment Utilization, Cost Management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Delegate work to and train other technicians in the chemistry lab, ensure targets are met, e.g., Safety, Quality, 6S, Throughput, Equipment Utilization, Cost Management, etc.
• Performs company-designated chemical process tests to maintain required chemical balance or material mixture necessary for operation of equipment.
• Mix solutions and materials under company-designated safety procedures.
• Operates and maintains equipment used for chemical processing.
• Samples the solutions at prescribed intervals and stages of the process to assure proper chemical balance and measures waste content. When waste content reaches maximum levels, adds chemicals, or dumps and prepares new batch.
• Is responsible for handling, mixing, and storage of all chemicals and compounds.
• Performs evaluation as a solo professional or leading a team of junior chemists and technicians in carrying through a complete series of tests on in-process product at different stages of manufacture or on finished product.
• Interprets analytical findings to assess compliance or noncompliance with company and industry standards and reports verbally or in writing to department director or line management officials.
• Completes company-required forms in connection with project assignment or reviews reports of subordinates for professional acceptability and excellence. Refers corrections back to subordinates for change.
• Presents completed reports verbally, if requested, to department director or local facility manager.
• Assists financial staff in preparation of RFAs (Request for Financial Approvals) for capital equipment to meet new or changed process needs involving chemical or laboratory equipment.
• Reviews technical chemical material from industry technical association and recommends course of action on each item to department manager and director. On approved changes, develops TIBs (Technical Information Bulletins) for issuance as policy changes to location Technical Manual.
• Handles laboratory department orientation and applicable safety training for new chemists and technicians, as required.
• Maintains equipment in proper running order, e.g., changing filters and cleaning filter screens.
• Assists line mechanics in performing repairs and maintenance on equipment following company lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Follows all EPA regulations for proper labeling and disposal.
• Maintains MSDSs for all chemicals used in these…