Weathering Technician

AMETEK, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Weathering Technician in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves hands-on laboratory and outdoor field work, preparing, exposing, retrieving, and evaluating test specimens per client specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities include receiving and shipping samples, logging into the AWSG database, performing calibrations and daily instrument checks, and generating client reports. Strong attention to detail and stamina are required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or testing environment is preferred.
• Strong visual acuity with the ability to detect changes in color, light, and texture.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs or more continuously.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working outdoors in warm weather.
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Effective communication skills for internal and client interactions.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Quality- and customer-focused.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists with receipt and shipping of incoming and outgoing test samples.
• Prepares specimens for exposure by mounting and exposing as per client requirements.
• Set up new orders, log specimen into computer using AWSG database.
• According to list, acquires folder, retrieves samples, marks location, completes paperwork (sign and date).
• Retrieves specimen for evaluation according to daily work list of tests due.
• Evaluates specimens at the designated intervals both in the laboratory or field, per industry standards and client specifications.
• Performs washes and measures gloss, DOI, color, haze, and optical property readings at the scheduled intervals, using appropriate equipment as per the applicable standards.
• Verification/Standardization of instruments on a daily basis, or as needed by specification and company policy.
• Generates reports for clients
• Returns samples to field for resumption of testing.
• Performs field inspections and/or field washes; enters into computer.
• Performs visual inspections utilizing weathering degradation knowledge
• Able to calibrate machines, complete necessary logs and records relating to preventative maintenance.
• May communicate with customers regarding industry standards, provide test results, discuss changes in evaluations if needed.
• Able to effectively answer client questions and concerns via telephone, fax, email, or site visits.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of departmental activities, cross-trained in most activities within the department, and able to facilitate workflow.
• Coordinates projects and solve problems for customers, vendors and quality auditors.
• Provides training, coaching and revises work instructions and policies.
• Performs field checks and patrols of the machine field.
• Performs turn on/off of the machines in the field.

Skills

Visual acuity

Outdoor work

Data entry

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Quality-first

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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The Weathering Technician plays a key role in supporting the Weathering Service Group (AWSG) in Phoenix, Arizona preparing, exposing, retrieving, and evaluating test specimens according to client specifications and industry standards. This hands-on role involves both laboratory and outdoor field work, requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow precise procedures.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 to 5PM; Saturday: 8:00 to 4:30PM.

Work Environment:Outdoor position with regular exposure to warm weather conditions.

Key Responsilbities:

• Assists with receipt and shipping of incoming and outgoing test samples.
• Prepares specimens for exposure by mounting and exposing as per client requirements.
• Set up new orders, log specimen into computer using AWSG database.
• According to list, acquires folder, retrieves samples, marks location, completes paperwork (sign and date).
• Retrieves specimen for evaluation according to daily work list of tests due.
• Evaluates specimens at the designated intervals both in the laboratory or field, per industry standards and client specifications.
• Performes washes and measures gloss, distinctness of image (DOI), color, haze, and optical property readings at the scheduled itervals, using appropriate equipment as per the applicable standards.
• Verification/ Standardization of instruments on a daily basis, or as needed by specification and company policy.
• Generates reports for clients
• Returns samples to field for resumption of testing.
• Performs field inspections (visual) and/or field washes, as per folder instructions; enters into computer.
• Perform visual inspections utilizing weathering degradation knowledge
• Able to calibrate machines, complete necessary logs and records relating to preventative maintenance.
• May communicate with customers regarding industry standards (to explain the standards), provide test results, discuss changes in evaluations (as required by client) if needed.
• Able to effectively answer client questions and concerns via telephone, fax, email, or while visiting the site if needed.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of departmental activities, cross-trained in most activities within the department, and able to facilitate the workflow within the department.
• Coordinates projects and solve problems for customers, vendors and quality auditors.
• Provides training, coaching and revises work instructions and policies.
• Performs field checks and patrols of the machine field.
• Performs turn on/off of the machines in the field.

Requirements for Consideration

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or testing environment is preferred.
• Strong visual acuity with the ability to detect changes in color, light, and texture.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs or more continuously.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working outdoors in warm weather.
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Effective communication skills for internal and client interactions.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Quality- and customer-focused.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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