Mechanical Technician - Rating, Photography & Metrology

About the role

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives, offering a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and quantify the degree of deposit and/or distress that forms on any given part based on test requirements.
• Photograph subject material as required utilizing current procedures and photographic technology and techniques.
• Use systematic processes of collecting, analyzing, storing and conveying information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Become fully autonomous in the metrology lab, including operation of the CMM, Keyence, PDI and balances, along with other instrumentation required to fulfill testing and/or tool calibration needs.
• Maintain tool calibration standards, process and records in support of quality and ISO systems requirements.
• Assure ISO documentation is maintained as required; participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.
• Effectively communicate regarding all aspects of the role.
• Ability to travel several times per year for annual training workshops and field test inspections.
• Ability to work off-shift or weekends on occasion to ensure rating requirements and project timelines are fully supported.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Demonstrated lab and/or mechanical training, experience or aptitude

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• 3–5 years' experience in a research and development testing environment

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Demonstrates initiative
• Basic understanding of statistics is desirable
• Able to interact with different levels of the organization
• Able to prioritize work effectively and efficiently
• Able to work within many different computer programs (computer literacy)
• Able to pivot quickly should priorities shift

Benefits

• 100% Company funded Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan including a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent and Personal Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft insurance

Pay

Pay Range: $55,000 – $63,000. The pay range reflects the previously determined minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries; within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job scope, job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. The range reflects base salary only and does not include the value of benefits provided in addition to the salary.