Laboratory Technician - Apidel Technologies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Industrial Lab Tech-managerdoes not want bio lab, medical lab or clean lab experience. Those types ofcandidates have different expectations and it\'s not the best fit for the waythat the lab is managed at .

An ideal contractor can have:

Mechanical experience

Manufacturing experience

Interview process: Initialinterview through teams, top candidates to be interviewed on site.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is in a researchlab that supports stable operations, productivity, and growth projects acrossthe  network including the Composites andInsulation businesses. The successful candidate will be required to buildstrong expertise in glass and raw material sample-preparation and testing(including equipment operation & maintenance). The candidate will also workclosely with the Glass S&T Team and COE groups to support their projects,which may include activities such as glass melting and testing of various rawmaterials. The ability to work safely and independently, to collaborate withproject leads, and to quickly learn processes are critical criteria of thisjob.

This is a fast paced,innovative environment where excellent communication skills are necessary toget the job done. Innovation and sustainability are guiding principles of theManufacturing Innovation organization. As an Technician, your work will drive these initiatives and bolster thesuccess of the company.

Reports to: Raw Materials LabLeader

Span of Control: IndividualContributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE,and CONTRIBUTIONS

Working safely is anexpectation of work

Continuous commitment andattention to safety in the laboratory working environment.

Follows all safety proceduresand protocols in the labs and on Granville site

Continuously strives toimprove safety standards to ensure all team members remain safe

Follows all lock-tag-tryprocedures

Wears appropriate personalprotective equipment at all times

Promptly reports all safetyincidents or concerns to the appropriate resource

Total Productive Maintenance(TPM)

Work to drive a zero injury,zero defect, and zero loss culture

Actively participates in TPMdeployment throughout the lab spaces

Sample Preparation

Preparing samples for variousanalyses

Working with various glass andraw material samples for the Composites and Insulation businesses

Physical property testing on avariety of materials

Glass and Refractory BrickTesting

Working in hot environment tomelt glass for testing

Work with a variety ofequipment to mix and melt glasses depending on project objectives

Work with cutting and grindingequipment to prep refractory brick samples

Working in hot environment totest refractory samples

Collaborates and FostersTeamwork

Collaborate with other teammembers to ensure lab requests are complete in a timely manner

Assist in high priorityworkstreams as a team

Collaborate with internalcustomers to promote team-based problem solving

Actively contribute to teamtroubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge of MicrosoftOffice Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High School Diploma or GED Bachelors degree is preferred

Must be authorized to work inthe US without sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with raw materialsplitting and grinding

Experience with particle sizesieving

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &SKILLS

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Comfortable working safelywith high temperature materials

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to supportcross-functional customers

Comfortable working with sawsand other equipment

ABILITIES & PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS

Unwavering commitment tosafety

Strong interpersonal skills

Exhibits a sense ofindependence and ownership over work

Proven multitasking andplanning / organizing skills

Works well with others and ina group environment

Readily accepts challengeswith an optimistic attitude

Detail-oriented