Lab Technician - #306275
Valence Surface Technologies
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Wichita, KS
Contract type: Full time
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13584291
Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company
specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite
industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United
States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and
chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.\
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Summary:\
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Responsible for leading the department in achieving established periodic
testing requirements and provide strategic planning to enable the
department to meet those goals.\
\
Responsibilities:\
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Create monthly lab orders for physical testing\
\
Scribe / create metal specimens for testing\
\
Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed
within the required time frame.\
\
Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not limited
to, corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion,
abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss,
intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen
embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up, Atomic
Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base
titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and
testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing.\
\
Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of
internally performed tests.\
\
Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical
certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis,
purchase orders, etc.\
\
Review testing records / logs for accuracy of results and to ensure
results are within shop control and specification limits.\
\
Review and monitor tank temperature recording program to ensure solution
temperatures of process tanks stay within customer required ranges.\
\
Tag out process tanks when needed due to out of range concentrations,
temperatures, etc.\
\
Communicate with shop personnel to inform shop employees of issues with
tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths.\
\
Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision
measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning
procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing
mediums.\
\
Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any
required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog
exhaust / drain lines, etc.)\
\
Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal
protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other
safety devices.\
\
Qualifications:\
\
Bachelors degree in Chemistry preferred or a minimum of 3 years related
experience\
\
Laboratory functions within a manufacturing setting\
\
Prefer at least 3 years of related work experience\
\
Export Compliance Requirement\
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies.
Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export
control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Person.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13584291
Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company
specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite
industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United
States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and
chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.\
\
Summary:\
\
Responsible for leading the department in achieving established periodic
testing requirements and provide strategic planning to enable the
department to meet those goals.\
\
Responsibilities:\
\
Create monthly lab orders for physical testing\
\
Scribe / create metal specimens for testing\
\
Track both physical and analytical tests to ensure they are performed
within the required time frame.\
\
Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not limited
to, corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating adhesion,
abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight loss,
intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal tests, hydrogen
embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen pick-up, Atomic
Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric titrations, acid-base
titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer operation and
testing, pH analysis, conductivity, and resistivity testing.\
\
Create test reports to outline the testing procedures and results of
internally performed tests.\
\
Perform clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical
certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis,
purchase orders, etc.\
\
Review testing records / logs for accuracy of results and to ensure
results are within shop control and specification limits.\
\
Review and monitor tank temperature recording program to ensure solution
temperatures of process tanks stay within customer required ranges.\
\
Tag out process tanks when needed due to out of range concentrations,
temperatures, etc.\
\
Communicate with shop personnel to inform shop employees of issues with
tanks, test specimens, and/or operation of baths.\
\
Handle glassware used for analytical testing, know how to use precision
measuring glassware for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning
procedures to prevent cross contamination issues between testing
mediums.\
\
Operate corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any
required minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog
exhaust / drain lines, etc.)\
\
Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to use all personal
protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and other
safety devices.\
\
Qualifications:\
\
Bachelors degree in Chemistry preferred or a minimum of 3 years related
experience\
\
Laboratory functions within a manufacturing setting\
\
Prefer at least 3 years of related work experience\
\
Export Compliance Requirement\
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies.
Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export
control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Person.
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