Chemical Wet Lab Tech - 1st Shift

TTM • Sterling, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market . Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels – starting on your first day. To support the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met. Come join an innovative team that is making a difference to our customers and partners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Computing, Industrial & Instrumentation, Networking & Communications, and Medical industries. Our collaborative team encompasses >20K employees across 26 facilities around the world. We strive for excellence where you can take pride in your work while creating a professional future centered on growth and opportunity. Employees are offered a competitive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings options. Explore our career opportunities and apply today to join the TTM team. Position Scope : Working within a high-production manufacturing environment, the Chemical Maintenance Technician obtains chemical samples, completes chemical analysis, adjusts chemical baths, follows formulas to mix new chemical baths, and drains chemicals according to environmental and organizational hazardous waste standards. The Technician is responsible for maintaining hardcopy and electronic chemical records. Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work with and analyze chemicals. The Chemical Maintenance Technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials and will participate in chemical handling training and continued safety trainings. The Technician will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be expected to follow all safety protocols. Training for this position will be done on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm) for approximately 2-months prior to moving to the hired shift.

Requirements

• Strong attention-to-detail and capable of understanding standard chemical formulas
• Experience or ability to learn how to operate standard laboratory equipment
• General computer skills and comfortable entering data into electronic systems
• Able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds without strain. Able to obtain material from shelving and to use a hand truck to move large chemical barrels
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently and follow the departmental chemical processing schedule
• Consistently meet attendance requirements
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years of chemical handling or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Following daily and weekly processing schedules, obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor
• Perform analysis of chemical samples using laboratory equipment, including burettes, pipettes, pH/ion meters, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, laboratory balance, hydrometers, hull cells, and CVS
• Update and maintain hardcopy lab records as well as enter data into the TruChem electronic system
• Make adjustments to chemical baths in order to maintain proper formulary standards
• Drain chemical baths and partner with the waste treatment department to correctly dispose
• Obtain chemicals from the storage area in order to mix new chemical baths
• Follow all safety training and procedures as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical handling, and hazardous waste
• Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents, near misses, and safety concerns

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees