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Chemical Wet Lab Tech - 1st Shift

TTM Technologies•Sterling, VA
•$40,210 - $63,558

About The Position

The Chemical Wet Lab Tech works in a high-production manufacturing environment, obtaining chemical samples, performing chemical analyses, adjusting chemical baths, mixing new baths according to formulas, and draining chemicals in accordance with environmental and organizational hazardous-waste standards. The role maintains hardcopy and electronic chemical records. Extensive training is provided for safe chemical handling and analysis. The technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials, receive personal protective equipment (PPE), and must follow safety protocols and participate in chemical-handling and continued safety training. Training takes place on first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for approximately two months before moving to the hired shift. The position also requires compliance with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to understand standard chemical formulas.
  • Experience operating standard laboratory equipment or ability to learn.
  • General computer skills and comfort entering data into electronic systems.
  • Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds without strain, retrieve materials from shelving, and use a hand truck to move large chemical barrels.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and follow the departmental chemical processing schedule.
  • Consistently meet attendance requirements.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the job.
  • Must comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; an associate degree is strongly preferred.
  • One to three years of chemical handling or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor according to daily and weekly processing schedules.
  • Analyze chemical samples using laboratory equipment.
  • Update and maintain hardcopy laboratory records and enter data into the TruChem electronic system.
  • Adjust chemical baths to maintain proper formulary standards.
  • Drain chemical baths and coordinate with the waste treatment department for proper disposal.
  • Obtain chemicals from storage and mix new chemical baths.
  • Follow EHS-directed safety training and procedures, including PPE, chemical handling, and hazardous-waste requirements.
  • Immediately report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
  • Comply with export-control procedures and applicable laws, including requirements for identifying ITAR products, recognizing foreign visitors, authorizing facility visits, shipments, and vendor approvals.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Accident benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement savings options
  • Possible annual or quarterly company bonus, depending on position assignment
  • Possible shift premium for positions hired for an alternative shift, depending on assigned shift and location
  • 90-day evaluation with a pay increase if key performance indicators are met

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