Job Description

Position Details


Req ID

req1761

Job Title

LABORATORY TEST TECH II

Division

Interiors and Structures

Shift

First Shift

Job Summary

Job Summary

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge in the performance of laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or production development.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

Performs physical, chemical and mechanical tests that are moderately to complex on products and processes requiring experience and judgement to determine plans and action from standard procedural alternatives. Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments to conduct physical, chemical and mechanical tests for experimental, production and vendor applications. Selects the appropriate personal protective equipment for the operation to be performed. When using a respirator ensures the respirator is working properly and is properly worn. Performs tests on various adhesives and prepregs to include gel, flow, volatility and resin control. Tests materials for compressive and tensile strength. Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications. Tests solutions used in processes such as anodizing, waterproofing, cleaning, bleaching, and pickling for chemical concentration, specific gravity, acidity or other characteristics using distillation, filtration, titration and extraction and pH meters. Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.


Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.


Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum 2 Year / Associate Degree. Laboratory testing.


If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

4-7 year(s) Laboratory experience.

Skills and Competencies

Equipment may include: microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscometer, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatographs, colorimeters, Rockwell hardness tester, autoclaves, Instron and Satec testing machines and other equipment.


Skills and Work Requirements


Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

Walk - Frequent


Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent


Reach with hands and arms - Frequent


Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional


Talk and hear - Frequent


Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant


Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional


Stand - Frequent


Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

50 pounds - Occasional



Work Environment

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Supervision

Supervision

Works under general supervision adapting procedures to meet work requirements. Work is reviewed for completion to quality standards and schedule requirements. May adapt techniques and tools to meet special needs with approval from management. Priorities are determined by management.


EEO StatementThe NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.