Manufacturing Lab Technician

Revere Copper Products, Inc.•City of Rome, NY

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lab Technician receives and prepares product and process samples, performs tests on prepared samples, and maintains laboratory equipment and the lab environment according to standard operating procedures in a team environment. The position is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and requires flexibility for off-shift and weekend coverage as needed. Overtime may be required based on business levels, and occasional alternate-shift work may be needed to accommodate coworkers’ scheduled time off.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand instructions and communicate with coworkers.
Problem-solving ability.
Analytical ability.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand hazards and safely handle laboratory reagents.
Ability to work with heavy machine tools, including milling machines, lathes, saws, shears, and routers.
Ability to understand and perform analytical chemistry tasks and metallurgical testing tasks.
Literacy and math skills, including use of precision measuring equipment.
Personal computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications.
Availability for required off-shift and weekend work.

Responsibilities

Follow safety requirements and procedures, including using required personal protective equipment, to protect oneself and coworkers.
Receive samples and log them in a timely manner.
Prepare samples for testing using heavy equipment such as shears, band saws, lathes, sanders, grinders, and vertical milling machines.
Perform routine tests according to standard operating procedures using analytical and mechanical testing equipment.
Perform scheduled or directed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment in accordance with written procedures or verbal instructions.
Perform routine facility maintenance, including janitorial work and upkeep.
Order supplies and maintain supply levels.
Manage workload in response to changing priorities and RCPI needs.
Understand, support, and participate in continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as directed by supervision.