Laboratory Technician - Metal Finishing Company

Water Otter Job Board; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

US Anodize in Reading, PA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist with chemical handling, sampling, and analysis within a metal finishing facility. You will support waste treatment, maintain anodize lines, and collaborate with the Technical Process and Environmental teams to comply with regulations.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial labs, OSHA HAZWOPER status or ability to obtain within 3 months, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing laboratory setting, preferably in metal finishing.
• Laboratory technician experience in industrial environment.
• Experience with documentation and reporting in a manufacturing context.
• Ability to enter confined spaces with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Taking daily samples on the anodize lines.
• Perform analysis per supplier specifications to maintain operating parameters.
• Make additions and adjustments to chemical tanks and treat, empty, and fill tanks safely.
• Support documentation, reporting, and cost-control measures.
• Assist in startup/shutdown of production lines and plant systems.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and safety procedures are implemented.

Skills

Leading others

Strong written and verbal comms

Documentation and reporting

Root cause analysis

Analytical reasoning

Process improvement

Time management

Quality focus

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Ability to teach and mentor

Teamwork and independence

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

NOTE: This role is in a METAL FINISHING FACILITY. It is not a medical, biochemical, or pharmaceutical laboratory.

Position Profile – Laboratory Technician

Position Scope:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for working in the laboratory; handling chemicals; shipping and receiving chemicals; maintaining the anodize lines; and supporting the waste treatment of the facility. As the Laboratory Technician, you will collaborate with other members of the Technical team and other departments to optimize company performance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Taking daily samples on the anodize lines
• Doing analysis per chemical supplier’s specifications to ensure strict operating paraments
• Making additions and adjustments to various chemical tanks
• Treat, empty, clean, and fill chemical tanks in a safe and efficient manner
• Make up new chemical and dye tanks
• Occasionally supervises the production area for periods of time
• Help develop efficiency in all production methodologies and processes
• Support documentation and reporting
• In conjunction with Technical Process Manager and Environmental Manager insures the anodize lines and treatment of chemicals are handled in a manor that complies with all government regulations.
• Assume role of Technical Process Manager or Environmental Manager in their absence
• Occasionally perform quality check on finished parts
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed
• Ensure implementation of and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Ensure quality standard of products are met
• Prepare and maintain technical reports
• Recommend cost control measures
• Efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including Production, Shipping, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Management
• Start up and shut down the production lines and plant systems when needed

Required Competencies:

• Leading others
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Documentation and reporting
• Root cause analysis
• Analytical, reasoning, and adaptability
• Process improvement
• Time management
• Quality-focus
• Safety-focus
• Intermediate computer skills: MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Emphasizing excellent
• Decision making in the best interests of the company
• Ability to teach and mentor
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing laboratory setting, preferable in the metal finishing facility
• Prior Laboratory Technician experience
• Lift 45-lb buckets
• Roll drums on dolly (approximately 700 lbs.)
• Take tank samples
• Make chemical adds
• Climb ladders
• Operate pumps, open/close values on tanks and drums, use basic hand tools, and operate pallet jacks
• Enter confined spaces with proper training and certification
• OSHA HAZWOPER certified (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire)

Work Environment:

The work environment at US Anodize is typical of a metal finishing facility including a variety of chemicals, machinery, and power sources. The Laboratory Technician will be exposed to a variety of manufacturing site environments. Typical workday will be 5:45am - 1:45am, Monday - Friday with additional hours as necessary.

This position may require prolonged computer use; extended periods of standing or sitting; frequent bending; maneuvering and/or lifting loads of up to 50 lbs.; and equipment assisted maneuvering of loads up to 700lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• If not, do you live within 25 miles of Reading, PA 19601?

Experience:

• working in an industrial manufacturing environment: 1 year (Required)
• industrial laboratory: 1 year (Required)
• laboratory documentation and reporting: 1 year (Required)
• working in confined spaces: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Reading, PA 19601 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reading, PA 19601 (Required)

Work Location: In person