Lab Technician Ceramics
Lab Technician Ceramics
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Job Description
- Complete all laboratory work requests as assigned.
- Conduct practical evaluation tests as required. Tests include casting and ramming tests mechanical and physical properties thermal and vibration tests etc.
- Maintain an orderly file on work performed. This file is to contain all pertinent information regarding all work undertaken.
- Follow review and as required write/revise and train to Standard Operating Procedures and/or Work Instructions.
- Always work safely and correctly. Follow all health and safety rules laws and regulations and help ensure a safe working environment exists for all employees.
- Maintain the laboratory in a safe clean and orderly condition.
- Perform all scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance tasks in the laboratory. Seek assistance for tasks you cannot perform safely.
- Recognize nonroutine tasks conditions and situations and mitigate by reviewing hazards and exploring solutions with the R&D team and Allied EHS.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve lab consistency efficiency and safety.
- Develop an understanding of raw materials refractory manufacturing application techniques test methods products and competitors.
- Write reports on work done and observations made when requested.
- Prepare and manufacture small quantities of finished product as directed.
- Complete work assigned in evaluating all raw material samples received.
- Assist in maintaining a reference file for laboratory raw materials. This will include maintaining a proper stock level of all necessary materials performing screen analyses and keeping a record of both stock levels and screen analyses.
- Complete work assigned on all competitive samples received.
- Work with Quality Assurance Department as assigned by Research Engineer and be familiar with all QA procedures and tests. This could involve helping the Quality Assurance Department examine suspect raw material or finished product.
- Run necessary errands to pick up or deliver materials samples etc.
- An Associate Degree in Ceramic Civil or Chemical Engineering or other technical field or equivalent experience desired..
- At least one year of experience in the Ceramic Industry desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- A practical approach to problem solving required.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel Outlook and Word.
- Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
