Laboratory Technician – Level 1

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Department: Quality Control
Shift: G (M - F, 8a – 4p, OT as required)

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs dimensional, mechanical, physical, and chemical testing on various equipment as required by the company’s quality system requirements.
• Familiar with and follows processes and procedures specified by the company, ASTM and/or equivalent industry standard test methods.
• Prepares and maintains test reports and test result databases
• Prepare technical support as required for all product acceptance functions to clarify and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Initiates Material Review activities for timely disposition of nonconforming material/products. Initiates Corrective/Preventative action as required.
• Participates in internal quality audits as required.
• Assists in the analysis of inspection and test data for problem resolution and process improvements as required
• Participates in continuous improvement teams
• Abides by all plant rules and cross-trains in other areas when directed

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities. Highly detail oriented.
• Dimension inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, indicators.
• Experience performing tension, compression, and shear tests using strain gauges and universal tensile testing equipment.
• Chemical testing, preparing different chemical solutions and different chemical testing such as pH titration.
• Computer Skills using Excel metric charts and MS Office
• Requires good problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal & written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as standard task procedures, work orders, work order instructions, supplementary instructions, manufacturer's and customer's specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and/ or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Understanding of health and safety rules/regulations.
• Use of Epicor ERP system for quality control
• Must pass a Math Test as part of interview process

Education and/or Experience:

• High school graduate or GED plus one-year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ manufacturing experience or one (1) year of composite fabrication experience
• Knowledge of composites/textiles and ASTM or equivalent test methods is desirable
• Instron experience is a plus
• Associates degree with Chemistry coursework is a plus
• Atomic Absorption testing and/or Carbon Content Determination experience is a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to wear a PAPR or respirator is required when exposure to fumes or particles is possible

Work Environment: