Manufacturing Lab Technician (Day Shift)

Revere Copper Products, Inc•City of Rome, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: This position requires the successful candidate to receive and prepare product and process samples, to perform various tests on the prepared samples, and to maintain the equipment and lab environment in accordance with standard operating procedures in a team environment. The position will work a shift that could include weekends, could require over-time based on business levels, and occasional work on alternate shifts to accommodate co-workers scheduled time off 7:30 am-3:30pm M-F Must be flexible for off shift/Weekend coverage as needed

Requirements

Need to read and understand instructions & communicate with co-workers
Problem Solving
Analytical Ability
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to understand hazards and safely handle laboratory reagents
Ability to work with heavy machine tools – milling, lathes, saws, shears, routers, etc
Ability to understand and perform analytical chemistry tasks / metallurgical testing tasks
Literacy / Math skills / use of precision measuring equipment
Personal computer use – including MS Office applications

Responsibilities

Work safely by demonstrating adherence to safety of self and co-workers by complying with all defined requirements (procedures & PPE).
Receive all samples and log their receipt in a timely fashion.
Prepare all samples for testing using heavy equipment (shears, band saws, lathes, sanders, grinders and vertical milling machines)
Perform all routine tests in accordance with standard operating procedures using a variety of analytical and mechanical test equipment (spectrometers, tensile testers, microscopes, burets, pH meters, etc.)
Perform routine maintenance on all lab equipment as scheduled or directed in accordance with written procedures or verbal instructions.
Perform routine facility maintenance (janitorial and upkeep) as required.
Order and maintain supply levels.
Manage workload by understanding changing priorities and RCPI needs.
Understand, support & participate in Continuous Improvement.
Additional duties as directed by Supervision.