Chemical Laboratory Technician

Fort Walton Machining, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician to perform mil-spec painting, anodizing, chem-film, passivation, and coatings tasks in a precision environment.

The role requires an AS degree in chemistry or related field, hands-on lab experience, and meticulous record-keeping. You will calibrate equipment, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with industrial painting, anodizing, chem-film, passivation and coatings preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures and quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Test solutions used in anodizing and Chem-film processes for chemical concentrations.
• Maintain chemical inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies.
• Calibrate, setup, adjust and operate laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometer, pH meter and other lab equipment.
• Add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions according to standard formulas.
• Record test results in computer and maintain records, reports, files and related documentation.
• Order laboratory supplies, materials, or equipment.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and facility.
• Follow written procedures for Chemical hygiene safety.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Spectrophotometer

pH meter

Microscope

Job description

Fort Walton Machining, Inc.was formed in 1987 as a specialized custom manufacturing operation, specifically to service Eglin Air Force Base and its prime contractors. It began as a small company with only two employees, but its mission—even then, as it remains today—was to provide highly technical, precision machining with zero defects, delivered on time, and to the complete satisfaction of its customers.

Commitment to that mission quickly earned the company a reputation for “walking the walk,” not just “talking the talk.” As evidence of this, Fort Walton Machining became a certified “Dock to Stock” supplier for one of its major customers as early as 1991.

Certified to AS9100 Quality Standards, as well as government and military standards such as MIL-I-45208A, the company played a significant role in the Air Force AMRAAM project from 1991 to 1993. The long-term vision was always to expand into commercial markets while continuing to serve the military and its prime contractors.

In early 1995, the company formed a business alliance with a major corporation in the medical industry, which led to additional business opportunities with partners in the British Isles and Japan. As a result of these diverse experiences, Fort Walton Machining has grown into an international service company, capable of supporting customers around the world.

Job Description

Conducts established activities of a chemical laboratory technician by performing the following duties for an industrial organization.

Essential duties and Responsibilities include the following as they relate to mil-spec painting, anodizing types I, II, and III, chem film class 1A and 3, passivation and phosphate coatings. Other duties may be assigned.

• Test solutions used in anodizing and Chem-film processes for chemical concentrations.
• Maintain chemical inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies.
• Calibrate, setup, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, spectrophotometer, pH meter and other lab equipment.
• Add chemicals or raw material to process solutions to correct or prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Record test results in computer and maintain records, reports, files and related documentation.
• Order laboratory supplies, materials, or equipment.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and facility.
• Follow written procedures for Chemical hygiene safety.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (AS) from a two-year College/University, related experience and/or training in chemistry relating to industrial painting, anodizing, chem-film, passivation, and phosphate coatings preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Fort Walton Machining, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.Testing for illegal drugs is required prior to hire and may be conducted periodically during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation:Fort Walton Machining, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Dan Bowman at 850 244-9095.

Equal Employment Opportunity:Fort Walton Machining, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).