Position Details |
Req ID |
req1635 |
Job Title |
LABORATORY TEST TECH ASSOCIATE |
Division |
Interiors and Structures |
Shift |
First Shift |
Job Summary |
Job Summary
Applies and demonstrates a mastery of the technical skills and advanced knowledge in the performance of laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Performs physical, chemical and mechanical tests of substantial variety and complexity of products and processes requiring considerable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish.
- Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments to conduct physical, chemical and mechanical tests for experimental, production and vendor applications.
- Selects the appropriate personal protective equipment for the operation to be performed. When using a respirator ensures the respirator is working properly and is properly worn.
- Performs tests on various adhesives and prepregs to include gel, flow, and volatility and resin control. Tests materials for compressive and tensile strength.
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
- Tests solutions used in processes such as anodizing, waterproofing, cleaning, bleaching and pickling for chemical concentration, specific gravity, acidity or other characteristics using distillation, filtration, titration and extraction and pH meters.
- Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Education Requirements
Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree. Laboratory testing. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.Experience Requirements 7 year(s) Laboratory experience. Skills and Competencies
- Equipment used may include: Microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscometers, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, Rockwell hardness testers, autoclaves, Instron and Satec testing machines and other equipment.
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Skills and Work Requirements |
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Physical Requirements |
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Demand - Frequency
Walk - Frequent Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent Reach with hands and arms - Frequent Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional Talk and hear - Frequent Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional Stand - Frequent Climb Stairs - Occasional Weight - Frequency
50 pounds - Occasional |
Work Environment |
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. |
Supervision |
Supervision
- Works independently and sets own priorities and objectives in consultation with management.
- May independently adapt techniques and tools to meet special needs.
- Obtains management approval as directed.
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EEO Statement |
The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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