Lab Technician - Split Shift

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing and scribe metal specimens for testing.
• Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed within the required time frame.
• Perform both analytical and physical tests, including corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss, intragranular attack & end‑grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick‑up, Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid‑base titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing.
• Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of internally performed tests.
• Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certificates, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificates of analysis, purchase orders, etc.
• Review testing records/logs for accuracy of results to ensure they are within shop control and specification limits.
• Review and monitor the tank temperature recording program to ensure solution temperatures of process tanks stay within customer‑required ranges.
• Tag out process tanks when needed due to out‑of‑range concentrations, temperatures, etc.
• Communicate with shop personnel to inform employees of issues with tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths.
• Handle glassware used for analytical testing, use precision measuring glassware, and perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross‑contamination between testing media.
• Operate corrosion resistance/salt spray chamber and perform required minor maintenance (e.g., change filters, unclog exhaust/drain lines).
• Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long‑term Disability
• 401(k) – 3% Match
• Holiday Pay

Hourly rate: $22.00 to $24.00.