Lab Tech 1 National

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing
• 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 corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up, Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base titrations, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing
• Create test reports outlining 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
• Tag out process tanks when needed due to out-of-range concentrations, temperatures, etc.
• Able to lift 50 lbs minimum for transfer of chemicals and perform additions to tanks as necessary to keep baths in compliance
• Communicate with shop personnel to inform shop employees of issues with tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths
• Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums
• Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust / drain lines, etc.)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices