NOTE: This role is in a METAL FINISHING FACILITY. It is not a medical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical laboratory.

Position Profile – Laboratory Technician

Position Scope:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for working in the laboratory; handling chemicals; shipping and receiving chemicals; maintaining the anodize lines; and supporting the waste treatment of the facility. As the Laboratory Technician, you will collaborate with other members of the Technical team and other departments to optimize company performance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Taking daily samples on the anodize lines
Doing analysis per chemical supplier’s specifications to ensure strict operating paraments
Making additions and adjustments to various chemical tanks
Treat, empty, clean, and fill chemical tanks in a safe and efficient manner
Make up new chemical and dye tanks
Occasionally supervises the production area for periods of time
Help develop efficiency in all production methodologies and processes
Support documentation and reporting
In conjunction with Technical Process Manager and Environmental Manager insures the anodize lines and treatment of chemicals are handled in a manor that complies with all government regulations.
Assume role of Technical Process Manager or Environmental Manager in their absence
Occasionally perform quality check on finished parts
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed
Ensure implementation of and adherence to health and safety procedures
Ensure quality standard of products are met
Prepare and maintain technical reports
Recommend cost control measures
Efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Production, Shipping, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Management
Start up and shut down the production lines and plant systems when needed

Required Competencies:

Leading others
Strong written and verbal communication
Documentation and reporting
Root cause analysis
Analytical, reasoning, and adaptability
Process improvement
Time management
Quality-focus
Safety-focus
Intermediate computer skills: MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Emphasizing excellent
Decision making in the best interests of the company
Ability to teach and mentor
Ability to work in a team environment and independently

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing laboratory setting, preferable in the metal finishing facility
Prior Laboratory Technician experience
Lift 45-lb buckets
Roll drums on dolly (approximately 700 lbs.)
Take tank samples
Make chemical adds
Climb ladders
Operate pumps, open/close values on tanks and drums, use basic hand tools, and operate pallet jacks
Enter confined spaces with proper training and certification
OSHA HAZWOPER certified (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire)

Work Environment:

The work environment at US Anodize is typical of a metal finishing facility including a variety of chemicals, machinery, and power sources. The Laboratory Technician will be exposed to a variety of manufacturing site environments. Typical workday will be 5:45am – 1:45am, Monday – Friday with additional hours as necessary.

This position may require prolonged computer use; extended periods of standing or sitting; frequent bending; maneuvering and/or lifting loads of up to 50 lbs.; and equipment assisted maneuvering of loads up to 700lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Safety equipment provided
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

If not, do you live within 25 miles of Reading, PA 19601?

Experience:

working in an industrial manufacturing environment: 1 year (Required)
industrial laboratory: 1 year (Required)
laboratory documentation and reporting: 1 year (Required)
working in confined spaces: 1 year (Required)

Location:

Reading, PA 19601 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Reading, PA 19601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Laboratory Technician - Metal Finishing Company