Chemistry Lab Tech

Master Finish Co

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Grand Rapids, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves testing plating process solutions to ensure they meet standards and maintaining compliance with AIAG CQI-11 requirements. Additionally, the technician is responsible for lab equipment maintenance, chemical inventory management, and performing internal audits for ISO policies.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and knowledge of chemistry, lab testing equipment, solution testing procedures, and plating processes. You are expected to maintain compliance with AIAG CQI-11 testing requirements and understand chemical handling and disposal.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AIAG CQI-11

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

chemistry

lab testing equipment

plating processes

chemicals

Job Description

This position is expected to assist in the continual improvement and strengthening of the Master Finish Company plating processes by:
  • Testing process solutions and reporting variations from standards
  • Advising proper additions to return process solutions to standards
  • Maintain compliance with all AIAG CQI-11 testing requirements
   Essential Job Functions:
  • Understand and implement the ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies as they pertain to the position, and perform internal audits of those policies and procedures
  • to the position, and perform internal audits of those policies and procedures
  • Perform all AIAG CQI-11 testing requirements
  • Ensure proper treatment of all plating solutions
  • Ensure all lab equipment is maintained and functioning properly
  • Maintain knowledge of chemicals and their uses in the plating process
  • Maintain lab chemical inventory
  • Understand handling and proper disposal of solution samples
  • Keep lab clean and organized
Education and Experience: 
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Analytical Chemistry and Related Courses/Seminars
  • Knowledge of chemistry lab testing equipment
  • Knowledge of solution testing procedures
  • Knowledge of plating processes
  • Knowledge of chemicals and hazard communications
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Highly organized
Work Environment: 
  • Close-toed shoes are required when working in and around production areas.
  • Temperature of manufacturing plant can become humid and hot
  • Follow general safety guidelines and procedures when working with and around machinery
Physical Requirements: 
  • (May) require standing, twisting or bending for 80% or more of the shift
  • (May) require lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs.
A worker shall:  
  • Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety & Health Act and the regulations.
  • Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker.
  • To ensure that no unauthorized people enter the company facilities.  Verify that all doors are locked and lights, equipment, etc. are turned off when required.
  • Ensure that the building is a clean and safe workplace at all times.
No worker shall:
  • Remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his or her employer, without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately.
  • Use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker.
  • Engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
  Master Finish Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State, and local law requirements prohibiting discriminatory practices, policies, and customs.    

Master Finish Co

High-volume metal plating company serving OEM manufacturers with metal plating and metal finishing needs throughout the United States and Canada.
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