Lab Technician
California Faucets•Huntington Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lab Technician serves as a collaborative member of the Finishing team and supports the departmental initiatives aimed at implementing solutions which improve quality, safety, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing environment. This person is a highly motivated self-starter who can prioritize and take ownership of tasks. They are collaborative in their approach to the operations team and excited to be “hands-on” in solving production related issues.
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 detail
- Ability to work in a production environment with unusual conditions with constant changes in temperature, wetness, different levels of noise, fumes, irritants, and gases from chemicals
- Ability to assess concentrations in tanks and mathematically determine appropriate additions and enter them into the computer
- Ability to read and understand SDS
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of data entry, Word and Excel
- Work as a team player and/or independently as required
- Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot equipment (colorimeter/spectrophotometer) issues, and solve problems.
- Proficiency in laboratory and testing techniques, equipment, and data analysis.
- Working knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and procedures
- Must be able to communicate orally and in writing, able to work under pressure, manage stress, and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to file, write, type, operate a computer, use a telephone, and operate other office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Should be familiar with electroplating processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory, including maintaining equipment, instruments, and facilities.
- Develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of testing, procedures, and results.
- Maintain the Chemical Inventory, update the inventory as needed, and confirm the laboratory/storage inventory as required.
- Perform daily laboratory operations such as Analytical Testing of Processing Solutions, and Physical Testing for metal finishing to evaluate the performance and durability of finished metal surfaces. These tests ensure that coatings meet specific requirements, such as adhesion strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance.
- Accurately report chemical analysis and tests to Finishing Manager and Supervisors.
- Make all chemical additions and bath make-ups
- Keep accurate up to date records regarding current baths on the 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 workplace
- Use all required Personal Protective Equipment
- Performs additional assignments per management direction.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance options for employees
- 401(K) Plan with company match
- Profit Sharing plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
