Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician

Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician

Stamford - CT, United States of America ( - CT,United States of America)

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Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician who is responsible for the safe operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of accelerated weathering machines, convection ovens, and gas fading chambers. The role also manages sample intake (login), scheduling, and timely removal at required exposure intervals, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.

• Operate accelerated weathering machines per approved methods and test plans (e.g., UV, xenon, moisture/condensation cycles).
• Operate and monitor convection ovens and gas fading chambers to specified conditions (temperature, humidity, gas concentration, exposure time).
• Prepare equipment for runs (set‑up, calibration checks, lamp/filter changes as applicable, pre‑checks).
• Monitor tests during operation and respond to alarms or abnormal performance.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on weathering machines, filtration systems, ovens, and gas fading chambers per maintenance schedules and SOP guidance.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and first‑line repairs (e.g., replacing lamps, filters, seals, tubing, sensors where trained/authorized).
• Coordinate with maintenance/engineering or service vendors for complex repairs and document work performed.
• Maintain equipment uptime through proactive inspection and timely reporting of issues and spare‑part needs.
• Order replacement parts.

• Operate, inspect, and maintain filtration units supporting test equipment (e.g., water quality systems, air filtration, scrubbers where applicable).
• Replace filters and consumables, verify flow/pressure parameters, and record results per SOPs.

• Receive, label, and log samples into the tracking system (approved logs), ensuring chain‑of‑custody and traceability.
• Load/unload samples per required intervals and test schedules; ensure correct rack placement and exposure orientation.
• Record exposure start/stop times, interim pulls, deviations, and observations (e.g., discoloration, cracking, warpage).
• Package and stage removed samples for further testing, analysis, or shipment per instructions.

• Follow all EHS requirements for UV exposure, hot surfaces, compressed gases, and chemical handling relevant to gas fading and filtration systems.
• Ensure tests are performed in accordance with internal procedures and applicable standards (e.g., ISO/ASTM) as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas (5S), including proper waste disposal and housekeeping.
• Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement activities (IMS, SOP updates, risk assessments).

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company.
• Opportunities for growth and learning.
• Advancement opportunities within polymer processing and testing and projects.

• Associate's Degree preferred or Technical diploma, vocational training, or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or laboratory operations.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience operating and/or maintaining laboratory or industrial test equipment (weathering equipment experience preferred).
• Comfortable…