Laboratory Technician I - E-Coat & Pretreatment Specialist

Lancesoft; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Fort Wayne, IN to monitor, test, and maintain pretreatment and e-coat systems, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental compliance. The role involves chemical analyses, system inspections, data logging, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

The successful candidate will perform titrations, maintain system performance, manage lab inventory, document results, and participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform required titrations and chemical analyses on pretreatment and e-coat systems according to established procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of pretreatment and e-coat systems to ensure consistent operational performance.
• Evaluate system performance data and make necessary process adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory levels of pretreatment chemicals, laboratory supplies, and testing materials.
• Verify and maintain proper e-coat rectifier settings to ensure optimum paint quality and system performance.
• Conduct routine laboratory and process testing to verify system performance and product quality requirements.
• Accurately document test results, process data, and system measurements in logs, charts, databases, and reports as defined by standard operating procedures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving process, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory testing equipment.
• Maintain laboratory and process areas in accordance with 5S principles, housekeeping requirements, and safety standards.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procedures reading

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Lancesoft is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Fort Wayne, IN to monitor, test, and maintain pretreatment and e-coat systems, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental compliance. The role involves chemical analyses, system inspections, data logging, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

The successful candidate will perform titrations, maintain system performance, manage lab inventory, document results, and participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.