Chemical Wet Lab Tech - 1st Shift

TTM Technologies; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings options

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Maintenance Technician for a high-production manufacturing environment in Virginia. You will obtain chemical samples, analyze them, adjust baths, and maintain chemical records.

Extensive training provided; first shift 8:00am–4:30pm for ~2 months before transitioning to the hired shift. Must work with hazardous materials and follow safety protocols; strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associates degree strongly preferred.
• Experience or ability to learn standard laboratory equipment.
• General computer skills and data entry into electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily and weekly processing schedules; obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor.
• Perform analysis of chemical samples using laboratory equipment (pH meters, spectrophotometer, balances, etc.).
• Update and maintain hardcopy lab records and enter data into the TruChem electronic system.
• Adjust chemical baths to maintain formulary standards.
• Drain chemical baths and coordinate disposal with waste treatment.
• Obtain chemicals from storage to mix new baths.
• Follow safety training and PPE protocols; report accidents or safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory equipment

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Organizational skills

Attendance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels - starting on your first day. To support the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.

Come join an innovative team that is making a difference to our customers and partners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Computing, Industrial & Instrumentation, Networking & Communications, and Medical industries. Our collaborative team encompasses >20K employees across 26 facilities around the world. We strive for excellence where you can take pride in your work while creating a professional future centered on growth and opportunity. Employees are offered a competitive benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings options.

Position Scope:

Working within a high-production manufacturing environment, the Chemical Maintenance Technician obtains chemical samples, completes chemical analysis, adjusts chemical baths, follows formulas to mix new chemical baths, and drains chemicals according to environmental and organizational hazardous waste standards. The Technician is responsible for maintaining hardcopy and electronic chemical records.

Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work with and analyze chemicals. The Chemical Maintenance Technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials and will participate in chemical handling training and continued safety trainings. The Technician will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be expected to follow all safety protocols.

Training for this position will be done on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm) for approximately 2-months prior to moving to the hired shift.

1st shift: 8am-4:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following daily and weekly processing schedules, obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor
• Perform analysis of chemical samples using laboratory equipment, including burettes, pipettes, pH/ion meters, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, laboratory balance, hydrometers, hull cells, and CVS
• Update and maintain hardcopy lab records as well as enter data into the TruChem electronic system
• Make adjustments to chemical baths in order to maintain proper formulary standards
• Drain chemical baths and partner with the waste treatment department to correctly dispose
• Obtain chemicals from the storage area in order to mix new chemical baths
• Follow all safety training and procedures as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical handling, and hazardous waste
• Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents, near misses, and safety concerns

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong attention-to-detail and capable of understanding standard chemical formulas
• Experience or ability to learn how to operate standard laboratory equipment
• General computer skills and comfortable entering data into electronic systems
• Able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds without strain. Able to obtain material from shelving and to use a hand truck to move large chemical barrels
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently and follow the departmental chemical processing schedule
• Consistently meet attendance requirements
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Education and Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Associates degree strongly preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of chemical handling or manufacturing experience preferred.

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$40,210 - $63,558

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition ofForeign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.