Chemical Lab Technician II - 1st Shift

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About the role

The Chemical Technician II will provide chemical process capability to operational and development programs. Accountable for delivering robust, capable chemical technician capability as it applies to materials, processes, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Chemical handling in a dynamic manufacturing setting supporting multiple production lines.
• Work with a cross functional team to execute chemical processes including but not limited to chemical sampling and recharge procedures, waste management, chemical handling and storage, and chemical laboratory testing.
• Basic troubleshooting of PLC controlled chemical lines.
• Manages the lab and process chemical inventory for the site including determining stock levels and replenishing as necessary.
• Support a DI water filtration station including purity testing and volume management.
• Execute chemical bench testing.
• Oversees records of analysis and tank charging in accordance with NADCAP and OEM standards.
• Services and verifies calibration of pipettes and prepare chemical standards required by test methods.
• Support day to day operation of a chemical laboratory alongside chemical engineers and senior laboratory technicians.
• Work with laboratory equipment to support the periodical testing required to support production.
• Safely and responsibly manage handling of hazardous materials on an industrial scale as well as in a laboratory setting.
• Maintain and optimize the chemical levels in automated vibratory and centrifuge lines to maintain optimal operation.
• Participate as a member of the response team for chemical spills and cleanups.
• Submit monthly Kaizens and continuous improvement projects to optimize production procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Associate degree in chemistry or related science degree or minimum 3 years of chemical lab experience or related functions, preferably aerospace.
• Ability to review and understand customer and NADCAP requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity with specifications, testing equipment, hand tools, analytical instruments, pipettes, burettes, and pneumatic pumps.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of chemical processing and handling.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification
• Must have or be able to obtain a HAZWOPER certification

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualification:
  • GKN Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related subject
  • Experience with metallic coating removal processes, automated clean lines, and acid etch processes
  • Experience with acid handling and safety procedures
  • Experience with chemical laboratory testing procedures
  • Experience with PLC controlled systems

Mental and Physical Demands

• Good vision with correction
• Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs., stand, and crouch and occasionally work in small spaces
• Ability to learn the lab and clean line functions
• 25% heavy work, 55% light work and 20% desk work

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour.