Lab Tech 1 National

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

• Corrosion testing
• Paint adhesion
• Powder test
• Abrasion resistance
• Covering 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
• Resistivity testing

Create test reports

• To outline the testing procedures and results of internally performed tests

Perform clerical duties

• Filing lab orders, test certs, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis, purchase orders, etc.

Review testing records / logs

• To ensure results are accurate and within shop control and specification limits

Tag out process tanks

• When needed due to out-of-range concentrations, temperatures, etc.

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
• Perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums

Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber

• Perform any required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust / drain lines, etc.)

Adhere to safety procedures

• Know how to use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices