Chemical Wet Lab Tech - 1st Shift

TTM Technologies, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks a Chemical Maintenance Technician in a high-production environment. You will obtain chemical samples, perform analyses, adjust baths, and maintain records according to safety and environmental standards.

Training is provided; candidates should have 1–3 years of chemical handling or manufacturing experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. English literacy and reliable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand standard chemical formulas.
• Experience or ability to operate standard laboratory equipment.
• General computer skills and data entry into electronic systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain materials from shelving and move large chemical barrels.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to follow schedules.
• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to read/write/communicate in English as needed for the job.

Responsibilities

• Obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor daily/weekly.
• Analyze chemical samples using laboratory equipment listed in the job description.
• Update and maintain hardcopy and electronic lab records.
• Adjust chemical baths to maintain formulary standards.
• Drain chemical baths and coordinate disposal with waste treatment.
• Obtain chemicals from storage to prepare new baths.
• Follow safety procedures and report accidents or safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Chemistry analysis

Laboratory equipment operation

Data entry/records

Material handling

Organization

Attendance reliability

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

1–3 years chemical handling experience

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.

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• 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.
• 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 of Foreign 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.

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 interconnect products, including PCBs and substrates. 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.