Lab Tech 1

Reports to: Department Supervisor • Location: Garden Grove, CA • Full-Time • 1st Shift

About the Role

Perform laboratory functions to include analytical and physical testing to ensure that all processes carried out are within the parameters set by our customer's and third-party auditing entities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing
• Scribe/create 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 but not limited to:
  • 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 certs, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis, purchase orders, etc.
• Review testing records/logs for accuracy of results and to ensure results are within shop control and specification limits
• Review and monitor 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
• Operate corrosion resistance/salt spray chamber and perform minor maintenance (e.g., change filters, unclog exhaust/drain lines)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in chemical processing laboratories preferred
• This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); verification of employment eligibility is required

Skills

• Team player
• Dedicated and detail-oriented
• Self-starter

Benefits

• Compensation range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (DOE)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous paid time off program
• 8 holidays plus 1 floater holiday

Work Environment

The majority of work is performed in a manufacturing setting.