NOW HIRING - Anodizing Lab Technician
Job Summary: Geremarie, a Division of Patrick Industries, is a manufacturer of high precision aluminum component products serving different industries throughout the United States including (RV, Industrial, Marine and Medical).
Performs all chemical and material testing required for the anodize line; maintaining quality and safety standards; maintains all testing records. Makes all chemical additions to process tanks as needed based on solution analysis. Ensuring Quality standards and processes are used and are consistent with Company established goals for quality, safety and customer order on-time delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform all chemical testing (solution analysis for the anodize line) and records and maintains all testing data
Perform all required material testing, including Acid Dissolution and Coating Weight tests
Processes test specimens for material testing (both internal and outsourced tests)
Maintains all quality records and analysis testing data to identify any negative trends
Inventories all chemicals used on the process line, lab reagents and lab supplies.
Makes chemical additions to process tanks as needed
Performs lot acceptance testing (e.g. thickness and visual inspection) on parts as needed.
Must be able to stand for duration of shift.
Must be able to work long hours if needed.
Leverage and use ERP System to document actions by completing required work orders, to view or print misc. documents, labels etc. (electronic logs)
Maintains specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Participate in required meetings and training.
Maintains safe operation by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, and procedures.
Maintains safe operations by recognizing hazards in the workplace and follows all safety rules such as wearing safety glasses and other PPE requirements for the job being performed. Other PPE can include, but is not limited to back brace for handling items over 25lbs, mask, steel toe shoes, ear plugs, sleeves, aprons and hard hats).
Adheres to the Quality Policy and Standards and complies with the Right to Me, Right from Me
Knows how to identify hazardous materials and properly follow the hazardous material safety procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read and speak English in order to comprehend and participate in safety, hazard communication, company meetings and continuous training.
Ability to use and understand basic computer skills.
Chemical background and experience
Gives strong attention to detail
The ability to work under pressure
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Team working skills
SUMMARY
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Insurances, Paid Vacation, 401K Match, Holidays, Health Club and Tuition Reimbursement
At Geremarie / Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces individually, as teams, with our Customers, our communities and within our entire Geremarie / Patrick family.
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SALARY INFO:
$20 - $25 / HR