Manufacturing Lab Technician

Revere Copper Products, Inc.; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Revere Copper Products, Inc. is seeking a lab technician to receive, prepare, and test product samples in a metal products environment. You will operate heavy equipment, perform analytical and metallurgical tests, and maintain lab safety and cleanliness.

The role requires flexibility for off-shift and weekend work, with responsibilities including logging samples, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the lab and mill.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand instructions and communicate with co-workers.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to operate heavy lab equipment and perform tests.
• Understand hazards and safely handle reagents.
• Proficient in analytical chemistry and metallurgical testing.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Work safely by following defined procedures and PPE.
• Receive samples and log their receipt.
• Prepare samples for testing using heavy equipment (band saws, lathes, milling machines).
• Perform routine tests using analytical and mechanical equipment (spectrometers, microscopes, pH meters).
• Maintain lab equipment and facility as directed.
• Order and maintain supply levels.
• Manage workload and priorities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Additional duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Read Instructions

Problem Solving

Analytical Ability

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Hazard Safety

Heavy Machinery

Analytical Chemistry

Precision Measurement

MS Office

Tools

Band Saw

Lathe

Sander

Grinder

Milling Machine

Job description

Description

Job Description

Summary: This position requires the successful candidate to receive and prepare product and process samples, to perform various tests on the prepared samples, and to maintain the equipment and lab environment in accordance with standard operating procedures in a team environment.

The position will work a shift that could include weekends, could require over-time based on business levels, and occasional work on alternate shifts to accommodate co-workers scheduled time off

Available Shift

3:30 pm-11:30pm M-F

Must be flexible for off shift/weekend coverage as needed

Duties and Responsibilities

Typical Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Work safely by demonstrating adherence to safety of self and co-workers by complying with all defined requirements (procedures & PPE).
• Receive all samples and log their receipt in a timely fashion.
• Prepare all samples for testing using heavy equipment (shears, band saws, lathes, sanders, grinders and vertical milling machines)
• Perform all routine tests in accordance with standard operating procedures using a variety of analytical and mechanical test equipment (spectrometers, tensile testers, microscopes, burets, pH meters, etc.)
• Perform routine maintenance on all lab equipment as scheduled or directed in accordance with written procedures or verbal instructions.
• Perform routine facility maintenance (janitorial and upkeep) as required.
• Order and maintain supply levels.
• Manage workload by understanding changing priorities and RCPI needs.
• Understand, support & participate in Continuous Improvement.
• Additional duties as directed by Supervision.

Special Demand

• Off-shift and weekend work required.
• Walking long distances to various locations within the mill.
• Extremities of heat and cold.
• Dusty conditions.
• Climbing stairs.
• Slippery floor conditions.
• Lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Possibility of infrequent travel to customers/suppliers/training events.

Qualifications

• Need to read and understand instructions & communicate with co-workers
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Ability
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to understand hazards and safely handle laboratory reagents
• Ability to work with heavy machine tools – milling, lathes, saws, shears, routers, etc
• Ability to understand and perform analytical chemistry tasks / metallurgical testing tasks
• Literacy / Math skills / use of precision measuring equipment
• Personal computer use – including MS Office applications