Mechanical Laboratory Testing Technician

Note - This role is part of a 24/7 laboratory operation, and will require the selected candidate to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Summary

The Laboratory Testing Technician is responsible for testing materials received by the department in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Responsibility for Safety, Health & Environmental

• Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with work instructions outlined in the Safety, Health & Emergency manual.
• Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform audits as scheduled by the Safety Department.

Responsibility for Quality

• Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs final testing on molded specimens for both quality control and R&D work according to the requirements specified on the Request for Analysis or Laboratory Request form
• Performs in-process testing on all materials brought to the Mechanical Testing Laboratory at prescribed intervals defined by the Product Control Plan.
• Assists in the maintenance and verification/calibration of all equipment in the department.
• Reviews Raw Material and Final Test Results and determines if additional testing is required
• Records Raw Material and Final Test Results in the PRIMOS computer database and documents the results on the Request for Analysis or Laboratory Request form, as appropriate.  All Test Results for external customers are submitted to the Laboratory Technical Manager for review.
• Reports Test Results for in-process testing in the PRIMOS computer database immediately upon completion.  In the event that an in-process Test Result is out of specification, the manufacturing department is notified so that adjustments can be made.
• Reviews applicable procedures, work instructions, and test methods to comply with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Works with other laboratory technicians to ensure that reporting of all results are completed in a timely manner.
• Participates in Measurement System Analysis Studies (Gage R&R).
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.

Physical Expectations

• Walking & standing on feet consistently for at least 10 hours a day
• Lifting boxes up to 50lbs to waist or chest height and carrying them to molders (up to a distance of 50 feet)
• Occasionally lifting 10lb boxes above head to place on shelves

Recommended Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.   A technical 2-year or 4-year degree is preferred.
• Training in the operation and theory of testing equipment and laboratory techniques is preferred.
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and statistical programs.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory & Manufacturing Environment