Fluid Analysis Technician I
About The Position
This role is responsible for performing daily sample operations in the lab, including preparing and logging samples, operating various technical instruments for analysis (such as wear metal, viscosity, infrared, particle count, fuel dilution, and coolant contamination), and conducting physical tests for fuel, water, and antifreeze. The position requires adherence to chemical hygiene procedures and daily lab cleanup duties. Additional functions include assisting with phone calls, supporting other lab technicians, filing and maintaining records, creating documents, and distributing sample reports. The role also involves processing daily customer orders.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Organizational & time management skills to assure accurate and efficient sample flow
- Ability to learn lab instrumentation and perform lab processes utilizing lab software
- Must have ability to work safely in a team environment
- Must have desire to learn the purpose of basic fluid/wear analysis
- Must have desire to learn lab instruments and perform tests needed for fluid/wear analysis
- Must have experience working with personal computers and Microsoft Office software
- Above average data entry and keyboard skills
- Must have ability to adapt to digital technology
Nice To Haves
- Technical training/education in oil/coolant/fuel wear analysis is preferred
- Basic knowledge of Caterpillar equipment is preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely perform the daily sample operations of the lab
- Prepare/organize samples for daily run
- Accurately log samples via lab software
- Operate sample shaker
- Manually prepare samples for auto-dilution
- Operate various technical instruments including instruments for autodilution, wear metal analysis, viscosity, infrared analysis, and particle count analysis
- Operate technical instrument for fuel dilution and coolant contamination
- Conduct physical tests for fuel, water and antifreeze
- Plan and conduct each operation in accordance with the chemical hygiene procedures
- Perform lab clean up duties daily, monthly and as requested
- Help answer telephone calls
- Assist other lab technicians with overall lab responsibilities
- File and maintain records
- Create memos, letters, and spreadsheets as needed
- Assist with sample report distribution
- Process daily orders for customers and perform daily lab cleanup as directed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
