Lab Technician - Level 1

United States of America
Washington
Kent
Aerostructures
Protective Coatings
Operations
On-Site
Full Time

  


Pro-Coat

7323


With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Laboratory Technicians will be expected to understand chemical concepts and processing principles of chemical solutions used in this organization’s facility. Laboratory Technicians shall be fully familiarized with the set up and conducting of chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, and titrimetric. From recorded data of tests performed, laboratory technicians at this level shall be able to prepare technical reports, graphs, or charts, and be able to recognize trends in data so that preventative measures and actions can be applied. Additionally, Laboratory Technicians will be expected to perform calibration verification and standardization of the test instruments and equipment, process solution formulization and preparation of chemical solutions for products or processes, and following proper disposal practices of chemical solutions. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. As a condition of assignment, Laboratory Technicians may be expected to access information and product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations. As such these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
  • Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
  • Perform daily collect samples of chemicals and solutions.
  • Perform process control and solution control testing and monitoring, and recognize trends in data.
  • Read, comprehend and apply customer specification requirements for chemical and solutions control.
  • Document and maintain laboratory records.
  • Process solution formulation, neutralization, and disposal.
  • Operate and standardize laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and sterile work area, equipment, and lab ware.
  • Performs calibration verification and standardization of the test instruments and/or equipment.
  • Orders and inventories materials/chemicals to maintain necessary supplies.
  • Operator is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Required Skills

  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
  • Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
  • Basic computers skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other laboratory software programs).
  • Excellent vision (whether or not corrected) including normal color vision.
  • Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
  • Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide). Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, capacity, mass, and weight) and U.S. equivalents. Ability to apply concept of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Knowledge of internal laboratory procedures and protocols.
  • A basic knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Required Experience

  • Experience relative to 2-3 year minimum as a Laboratory Technician.

Level of Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 4-year college degree in Chemistry, 2 year minimum community college education in chemistry, or at least 1 year documented experience in similar position is preferred.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21.50 to $32.00 USD (hourly) based on a variety of factors.  Also, for informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participant in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $21 to $32 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors.  For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This requisition is closed to applications.