Mechanical Technician - Vehicle Testing

NewMarket Services • Ashland, VA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Afton Chemical Corporation, part of the NewMarket Corporation, is a leading global supplier of lubricant and fuel additives. This role involves building and monitoring mechanical tests, including vehicle and rig testing, in the assigned area. The technician will record data, perform necessary adjustments and repairs to ensure test parameters are met, and collaborate with test engineers to prioritize test queues.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience or aptitude.
• Must be willing to operate a forklift.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Decision making in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines and pressure; while based upon appropriate risk and authority.
• Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and questions all likely sources for answers; can solve complex problems and recognize complex patterns; utilizing all appropriate tools to reach a robust answer.
• The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.
• Possessing the drive and focus to achieve challenging goals.
• The ability to manage tasks and activities and achieve their completion within the agreed framework, across regional and organizational boundaries.
• The openness to new ideas and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions. Can develop, seek out, critically assess and implement new and value adding concepts.
• Develop and/or apply physical, chemical and mechanical testing to appropriately demonstrate and/or understand the mechanisms for our products performance and to improve the efficiency of product development.

Nice To Haves

• Work towards continuing technical education encouraged
• Associate’s degree

Responsibilities

• Know, understand and consistently adhere to established safety policy and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes or additions to safety procedures and assist in safety training activities as required.
• Work in parallel with team members and test engineers to build/monitor the automotive and mechanical test(s) in assigned area and record all pertinent data.
• Ensure that all pertinent information is routinely communicated to the appropriate parties (i.e., internal customers, team members, supervisors, etc.).
• Carry out standard preventive maintenance as scheduled and complete proper documentation.
• Determine layout and maintain maintenance and test cell calibration schedule, if applicable.
• Support respective SBU’s in meeting test demands and area responsibilities, not only during standard working hours but after hours as needed to support 24-hour operations, ensuring continuity of workflow.
• Participate in and assist with the continuing personal and group/area training process.
• May provide training/orientation to new employees.
• Participate in internal staff meetings, committees and task force efforts as required.
• Complete special projects and team and customer evaluations in a timely manner.
• Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities.
• Write needed procedures, participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.
• Conduct inspections of hazardous waste storage areas, hazardous waste pumps and lines, aboveground storage tanks, and underground storage tanks as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees