Chemical Laboratory Technician - 2nd shift

TTM•Santa Ana, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Laboratory Technician must be able to perform all lab analysis using burettes, pipettes, pH/ion meters, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, laboratory balance, hydrometers, hull cells, CVS, and all other lab related equipment. Will perform all lab analysis and special tests for reporting to Plating Managers and Process Engineers. Will be exposed to hazardous waste while performing daily job duties. Technicians will undergo Chemical Handling training prior to the start of performing these duties and will actively participate in ongoing hazardous waste and chemical handling training. The Microsection area Lab Technician is responsible to analyze cross-section specimens to determine reliability status of production F/A.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
Excellent knowledge of process chemistry
Excellent attention to details
Able to lift 50 pounds
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years’ experience in the Wet Process department or related chemical environment
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Process and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Responsibilities

Perform all lab analysis and special tests of chemicals used in the wet process areas
Accurately report chemical analysis and tests to Plating Managers and Process Engineers
Make all chemical additions and bath make-ups
Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately
Keep accurate up to date records regarding current baths on production floor
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on most lab equipment, chemical controllers, pumps, and other lab related equipment
Interacts with vendors and visitors
Perform lab inventory and identify chemicals and equipment needed to order
Assists in writing departmental instructions and procedures
Ability to effectively run all equipment in department
Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals
Maintains a safe, neat and orderly work place
Use all required Personal Protective Equipment
Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately
Evaluate cross section samples in accordance with customer requirements
Prep micro section sample coupons including: cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, specimens evaluation under the scope and generate lab report
Must meet all department quality and throughput requirements as well as follow all company policies and procedures