Powdercoat Lab Technician

Lippert Components; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Lippert Components in Altoona, WI is hiring a Powdercoat Lab Technician to perform daily quality control on the powdercoat line and coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance department.

The role emphasizes data analysis, titrations, and maintaining safety and cleanroom standards while supporting a busy manufacturing environment and working closely with the Powdercoat Manager.

Qualifications

• 2-5 yrs laboratory/manufacturing quality inspection experience with titrations.
• Basic computer skills; Word and Excel.
• Physical ability to lift 75 lbs regularly, up to 110 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and presentable workplace.
• Perform quality assurance checks on pre-treatment wash tanks and maintenance tasks.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Analyze data for trends, take corrective action and report performance to management.
• Perform titrations, such as quantitative volumetric chemical analysis, report generation and record retention.
• Assure that customer performance requirements standards are met.
• Assist in controlling the highest quality finished product through inspection, analysis, maintenance, and liaison to Quality and Maintenance.
• Work closely with the Powdercoat Manager to resolve line performance and quality problems.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management.

Skills

Titrations

Quality control

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Join the Lippert Team!

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Powdercoat Lab Technician

Our Powdercoat Lab Technicians are responsible for performing daily quality control activities for the powdercoat line, coordinating and assisting with preventative maintenance activities with the maintenance department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean and presentable workplace.
• Perform quality assurance checks on pre-treatment wash tanks and maintenance tasks.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Analyze data for trends, take corrective action and report performance to management.
• Perform titrations, such as quantitative volumetric chemical analysis, report generation and record retention.
• Assure that customer performance requirements standards are met.
• Assist in controlling the highest quality finished product through the means of inspection, analysis, maintenance, and working as a liaison to Quality and Maintenance.
• Work closely with the Powdercoat Manager to resolve line performance and quality problems.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: 2-5 yrs laboratory manufacturing and quality inspection experience with knowledge of titrations.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, Word, Excel
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to lift, bend, and twist throughout the workday; will be required to lift between up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 110lbs occasionally.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with CQI-12 and IATF16949 certifications
• Forklift experience

Why We are Different:

We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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