Lab Technician I (2nd Shift - 3:30PM-12:00AM)

Position Summary

Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for purposes such as: quality control, process control or product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as: microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers.
• Tests materials that are used in Honeyceram manufacturing in order to determine the following: moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, Barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue and other physical characteristics.
• Tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications.
• Cleans laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions for tests.
• Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings.
• Participates in G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), PM (Preventive Maintenance), and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities, as needed.
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Environmental Awareness and Compliance
• Functional & Technical Expertise
• Computer Skills
• Integrity and Accountability
• Organizational Awareness
• Respect and Humility
• Safety Orientation
• Teamwork

Required And Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully complete all required job training
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• CRC Silver or higher preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands to handle and feel objects, tools or controls, reaches with hands and arms, talks and hears.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Requires 20/20 near point vision and 20/40 far point vision (natural or corrected vision).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to vibration.
• Regular exposure to heat.
• Occasional exposure to radiation, fumes or airborne particles.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Safety Requirements/PPE

• Safety glasses, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, goggles and/or full face shield required while performing certain job duties.
• Task appropriate gloves or mitts (e.g. latex gloves, cloth gloves, or heat resistance gloves) required while performing certain job duties.
• Respirators may be required while performing certain job duties.
• Heat resistance, protective or safety aprons required while performing certain job duties.
• Regularly scheduled vision testing performed.
• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.