Lab Technician I (2nd Shift - 3:30PM-12:00AM) at NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC

Job description

• A. Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for purposes such as: quality control, process control or product development.

Responsibilities

• II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):
• A. Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as: microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers.
• B. Tests materials that are used in Honeyceram manufacturing in order to determine the following: moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, Barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue and other physical characteristics.
• C. Tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications
• D. Records test results on various standardized forms and enters data into the company’s information systems
• E. Cleans laboratory equipment
• F. Prepares chemical solutions for tests
• G. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings
• H. Participates in G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities, as needed
• I. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
• J. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Customer Focus, Environmental Awareness and Compliance, Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills,. Integrity and Accountability, Organizational Awareness, Respect and Humility, Safety Orientation, Teamwork.
• A. Required Education and/or Experience
• 1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training
• 3. CRC Silver or higher
• 1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• 2. Ability to complete various forms and documents and write legibly.
• 1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• 1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• 2. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• 1. Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• 1. Ability to read gauges and scales.
• 1. A background in laboratory testing is desired.

Skills

Required

• Ability to read gauges and scales.