Corrosion Testing Specialist at Axelon Services Corporation
Jackson, MI
About the Job
Corrosion Testing Specialist
Jackson, MI
12 Months
Corrosion Testing Specialist RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for performing testing on customer samples, maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, and completing testing reports in an accredited laboratory setting. Depending on the workload and other priorities as established by the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager, assistance in other functional areas may be required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering with 0-3 years industrial experience. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Leadership and coaching skills, Excellent verbal and written skills, Excellent problem-solving abilities, good interpersonal skills, Self-starter, able to work with minimal or no supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 50lbs.
Quals--
Completion of all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles of Client Responsible Care.
Prepare and maintain all related documentation where necessary
Maintain laboratory equipment
Perform required physical testing according to test methods, procedures, and instructions and evaluate testing results
Conducts preventative maintenance and maintains lab calibration, validation, and verification records/logs
Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area
Cross-train within all aspects of the Physical Testing Laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists
Assists the Quality Control Lab with long term testing as needed
Troubleshoots problems as required
Communicates with various groups of people to discuss pertinent information of projects as required
Support improvement programs
Supports laboratory accreditation activities
Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed
Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the Physical Testing Laboratory
Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor s Degree with minimum of 8-16 credits of chemistry
Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, and salinity
Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)
Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO17025/ ISO14001)
Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, and solubility of substances
Basic knowledge of industry standards (ASTM/ISO/MIL)
Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.
Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Lotus Notes
Excellent verbal and written skills
Self-motivated with direction
Ability to Multi-Task
Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures.
The successful candidate will have the ability to perform physical testing methods with a high degree of accuracy, proficiency and use good laboratory standard practices. The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for preparing and planning projects while meeting standard testing specifications. Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean/organized work area, laboratory equipment validation, monitoring supplies, gage R&R studies, and calibration records.
Jackson, MI
12 Months
Corrosion Testing Specialist RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for performing testing on customer samples, maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, and completing testing reports in an accredited laboratory setting. Depending on the workload and other priorities as established by the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager, assistance in other functional areas may be required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering with 0-3 years industrial experience. INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: Leadership and coaching skills, Excellent verbal and written skills, Excellent problem-solving abilities, good interpersonal skills, Self-starter, able to work with minimal or no supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 50lbs.
Quals--
Completion of all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles of Client Responsible Care.
Prepare and maintain all related documentation where necessary
Maintain laboratory equipment
Perform required physical testing according to test methods, procedures, and instructions and evaluate testing results
Conducts preventative maintenance and maintains lab calibration, validation, and verification records/logs
Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area
Cross-train within all aspects of the Physical Testing Laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists
Assists the Quality Control Lab with long term testing as needed
Troubleshoots problems as required
Communicates with various groups of people to discuss pertinent information of projects as required
Support improvement programs
Supports laboratory accreditation activities
Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed
Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the Physical Testing Laboratory
Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor s Degree with minimum of 8-16 credits of chemistry
Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, and salinity
Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)
Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO17025/ ISO14001)
Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, and solubility of substances
Basic knowledge of industry standards (ASTM/ISO/MIL)
Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.
Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Lotus Notes
Excellent verbal and written skills
Self-motivated with direction
Ability to Multi-Task
Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures.
The successful candidate will have the ability to perform physical testing methods with a high degree of accuracy, proficiency and use good laboratory standard practices. The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for preparing and planning projects while meeting standard testing specifications. Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean/organized work area, laboratory equipment validation, monitoring supplies, gage R&R studies, and calibration records.