Lab Tech 1

Valence; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $18–$20

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician for full-time 1st shift duties. You will perform analytical and physical testing to ensure processes meet customer and auditing standards, while preparing specimens and maintaining documentation.

You will handle lab orders, test reports, and instrument operation, including spectrophotometer and atomic absorption. Safety and teamwork are essential in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Perform laboratory functions including analytical and physical testing to ensure processes meet customer and auditing requirements.
• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing and prepare metal specimens for testing.
• Review testing records and ensure results stay within control and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing; prepare metal specimens for testing.
• Track and perform analytical and physical tests within required time frames.
• Operate spectrophotometer and other instruments for testing procedures.
• Create test reports detailing procedures and results of tests.
• Review and file lab orders, certificates of analysis, and related documents.
• Monitor tank temperatures and ensure process tanks stay within required ranges.
• Communicate issues to shop personnel and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical testing

Physical testing

Documentation

Safety procedures

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Atomic Absorption

pH analysis

Gravimetric analysis

Job description

Job SummaryPerform laboratory functions to include analytical and physical testing to ensure that all processes carried out are

Job OverviewReports to: Department SupervisorLocation: Garden Grove, CAType: Full-TimeSchedule: 1st ShiftJob SummaryPerform laboratory functions to include analytical and physical testing to ensure that all processes carried out are
within the parameters set by our customer's and third party auditing entities.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create monthly lab orders for physical testing Scribe / create metal specimens for testing
• Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed within the required time frame.
• Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not limited to, corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss, intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up,
• Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis
• Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing.
• Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of internally performed tests.
• Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis, purchase orders, etc.
• Review testing records / logs for accuracy of results and to ensure results are within shop control and specification limits.
• Review and monitor tank temperature recording program to ensure solution temperatures of process tanks stay within customer required ranges.
• Tag out process tanks when needed due to out of range concentrations, temperatures, etc.
• Communicate with shop personnel to inform shop employee's of issues with tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths.
• Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums.
• Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust / drain lines, etc.)
• Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other safety devices.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation Range $18.00 to $ 20.00 per hour (DOE)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The majority of work is performed in a manufacturing setting.
Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.