Lab Technician I (3rd Shift -11:30 pm - 8:00 am)
About The Position
Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for purposes such as quality control, process control, or product development. Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers. Tests materials used in Honeyceram manufacturing to determine various physical characteristics, tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications, records test results, cleans laboratory equipment, and prepares chemical solutions for tests. The role also involves working safely, participating in G5S, PM, and MMOL activities, and following EMS procedures.
Requirements
- Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- CRC Silver or higher.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete various forms and documents and write legibly.
- Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to read gauges and scales.
- Regularly scheduled vision testing is performed.
- Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
Nice To Haves
- A background in laboratory testing is desired.
Responsibilities
- Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for quality control, process control, or product development.
- Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers.
- Tests materials used in Honeyceram manufacturing to determine moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, Barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue, and other physical characteristics.
- Tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications.
- Records test results on various standardized forms and enters data into the company’s information systems.
- Cleans laboratory equipment.
- Prepares chemical solutions for tests.
- Works safely by avoiding forklifts, staying clear of forklift doors, and using personnel doors when entering or exiting buildings.
- Participates in G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities, as needed.
- Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
