Chem Lab Technician

CypressEmployment       |    Location:Axis,AL       |    Country:United States Of America

Cypress Employment has a client in Axis, AL looking for Chem Lab Technicians. POSITION PURPOSE Lab Technicians facilitate the preparation and testing of steel samples for verification of conformance to customer and requirements. Product cannot leave without required testing. Lab Technicians work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Safely handle steel samples and sample preparation equipment (disc grinder, punch press, slag grinder) Safely operate sample testing equipment (nitrogen, carbon, sulfur analyzers, spectrometers, X-Ray) Accurately reporting testing information within a timely manner Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment including validation checks to ensure lab testing equipment is measuring accurately Troubleshooting to assist in returning faulty equipment to operational status QUALIFICATIONS Competencies and Experience Required: Detail oriented. (Accuracy) Computer literate. (Basic operation and/or troubleshooting). Ability to work well with other team members. Ability to maintain safe work area Ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment Attention to detail. (Accuracy) Ability to perform multiple task simultaneously Perform tasks with minimal supervision Ability to interpret industry specifications (ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA) Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: General studies degree or higher Experience or training in computer hardware and/or electronics is beneficial