Lab Technician

SUMMARY:

- Assists Team Lead and/or other technicians in meeting production, delivery, quality and safety goals.
- Coordinates with, and checks the work of, Wet Process operators.
- Trains operators in required methods.
- Has operation experience and performs technician work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ability to set-up and operate the machinery and equipment. This includes valves, pumps, filters, and transfer swings.
- Operates equipment and processes per SOPs and master batch records.
- Understands processes (eg manufacturing, cleaning, water systems) and is proactive in responding to and correcting equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
- Notifies Team Lead, manager or appropriate individuals of equipment malfunctions and process deviations, including problems with systems or materials.
- Works to resolve equipment and process problems as required.
- Performs operator care of equipment as required.
- Schedules tasks and processes (eg equipment setup, cleaning and operator care) within department as directed by team lead and or manager.
- Assists team lead and other technicians in maintaining and monitoring physical inventories to make sure supplies are available when needed.
- Supports technicians in achieving required goals in production, safety, quality and delivery, including in absence of team lead.
- Trains new technicians in standards of expected performance and behavior. 
- Reviews and maintains records and log books.
- Communicates with other shifts to ensure necessary information is relayed and understood between the shifts.
- Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner and in accordance with established safety policies and regulations.
- Recommends changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by team lead. Interfaces with department team leads, manager, Production support, Maintenance/Calibration, and QA. Documents process deviations.

SKILLS:

EDUCATION/TRADE KNOWLEDGE:

- High School degree or equivalent, such as GED, required.
- Must have good English reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Must have the ability to set-up and operate the various machinery and equipment in the Wet Process area.
- Must have adequate planning, delegation and coordinating skills.
- Must have good human relations skills in order to maintain good employee relations and good training skills.
- Must be certified in respirator usage.
- This position requires up to 6 months of work experience to become proficient in all phases of manufacturing operations.
- Must have the ability to learn to use industry standard software such as QTS (Trackwise), PDOCS (Documentum), EAMS (Maintenance management software).
- Must have good English reading, writing and speaking skills. Must be able to perform basic Math functions and have basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Lifts over 50 pounds at times (up to 4 times per day).
- Primarily walking, bending and standing plus some stooping and sitting activities are required.
- Must be able to climb ladders including tank ladders.
- Exposed to an industrial environment that may, at times, have some elements present to be disagreeable such as variations in ventilation and temperature control, vibrations, inadequate lighting, dirt or dust, noise, damp or wet conditions, fumes or odors. Works in a wet floor environment.
- Must be attentive and verify process parameters (eg pressures and volumes) and conditions closely and frequently (every 10 minutes).
- Ability to set-up and operate the machinery and equipment. This includes valves, pumps, filters, and transfer swings.
- Experience maintaining process equipment such as valves and pumps.