Lab Technician

Valence Surface Technologies; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

401(K)-3% Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, a full-service aerospace surface finishing company, is seeking a lab technician in Massachusetts. The role focuses on tracking tests, performing analytical and physical tests, and generating test reports.

You will work with spectrophotometers and precision glassware, ensuring records stay within shop specifications, and collaborating with shop personnel. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing analytical and physical tests in a lab.
• Ability to create test reports outlining procedures and results.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Track tests to ensure they are performed within required time frames.
• Perform analytical and physical tests including corrosion, adhesion, plating and more.
• Create test reports outlining procedures and results.
• Review testing records for accuracy and compliance with specs.
• Monitor tank temperatures and ensure safety and process controls.
• Communicate issues with shop personnel as needed.

Skills

Analytical testing

Physical testing

Lab reporting

Safety procedures

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Glassware handling

Job description

Our Mission: Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long term Disability
• 401(K)-3% Match
• Holiday Pay

Compensation

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $20.00-$22.00 hourly
• Retention Bonus $1,500.00

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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