Lab Technician

LabRulez; Saint Joseph, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 15%

Job summary

LECO in St. Joseph, Michigan is seeking a Consumables Lab Technician to process chemicals and raw materials into bulk product.

You will manufacture, assemble and package product according to work orders, operate balances/scales, check labels, follow D-20 Quality procedures, and support production with quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow work instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Visual acuity.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and package product according to work orders and work instructions
• Must be able to set up and use balances/scales
• Check labels against paperwork and material lot numbers, prior to labeling
• Become familiar with and follow the documented procedures in D-20 Quality system
• Make production and quality improvement suggestions
• May be required to perform practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportions
• May be required to have a basic knowledge of the metric system
• May be required to work from engineering drawings
• Perform record keeping functions
• May schedule own production
• May expedite their own production parts
• May requisition materials needed for their own area of responsibility
• May perform basic computer functions in the Oracle system
• Perform other duties as directed
• Perform final inspection
• May remove and retrieve materials from stocking and hold areas
• Communicate with other production areas

Skills

Follow work instructions

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Basic math

Independent worker

Safety procedures

Tools

Balances/Scales

Oracle system

Job description

Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

• Full Time: 10:00 PM-6:30 AM, Monday – Friday
• Shift Premium: 15%

Position Summary:

The Consumables Lab Technician is an hourly position where we process chemicals and raw materials into bulk product.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble and package product according to work orders and work instructions
• Must be able to set up and use balances/scales
• Check labels against paperwork and material lot numbers, prior to labeling
• Become familiar with and follow the documented procedures in D-20 Quality system
• Make production and quality improvement suggestions
• May be required to perform practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportions
• May be required to have a basic knowledge of the metric system
• May be required to work from engineering drawings
• Perform record keeping functions
• May schedule own production
• May expedite their own production parts
• May requisition materials needed for their own area of responsibility
• May perform basic computer functions in the Oracle system
• Perform other duties as directed
• Perform final inspection
• May remove and retrieve materials from stocking and hold areas
• Communicate with other production areas

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to follow work instructions
• Manual dexterity requiring full use of both hands
• Possess visual acuity
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to the specific work areas