Plating Lab Assistant

Company: Bales Metal Surface Solutions
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Plating Lab Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting Lab Manager with the analyzing and maintaining of all chemical baths to optimal performance. Perform all responsibilities within established safety constraints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Represent company by presenting a clean and neatly groomed appearance, and pleasant and professional demeanor.
2. Assist in analyzing and maintaining chemical baths according to manufacturing specifications.
3. Update logbooks associated with chemicals used, stored and waste.
4. Maintain equipment used in lab including but not limited to calibration, verify tank chemistry, update logs, etc.
5. Participate in disposal of chemical and solid waste with outside vendor.
6. Maintain chemical tags, labels, signage, and markings.
7. Perform and maintain inventory of consumable chemical supplies
8. Maintain organized and clean work area.
9. Communicate all problems and work-related issues to supervisor and managers in affected department.
10. Drive forklift or use carts to distribute materials to proper departments.
11. Receive, understand, and follow all written and oral instruction.
12. Complete all assigned departmental functions including all paperwork associated with position.
13. Confer with management as needed to provide information, resolve problems; communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel for solution.
14. Contribute to company goals by initiating continuous improvement, participating in ISO requirements, suggesting changes based on experience, accomplishing related results as required and working effectively with other employees and departments.
15. Maintain acceptable attendance standards by reporting to work everyday as expected and scheduling time away in advance of absence when necessary.
16. Maintain clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
17. Other duties as discovered and as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & SKILLS
1. Bachelor's degree or higher in related field strongly preferred.
2. Advanced knowledge of chemistry.
3. Advanced knowledge in mathematics.
4. Proficient use of assigned tools and equipment.
5. Ability to manage time effectively, organize and perform work accurately and detail orientation required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Stamina to work all required hours.
2. Ability to sit, stand, walk, twist, bend 100% of the workday.
3. Use of hands 100% of the workday
4. 20/40 vision required with or without correction.
5. Ability to hear and speak 100% of the workday
6. Ability to wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment as required.
7. Ability to travel as required.
8. Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 pounds without assistance occasionally during the workday.
9. Ability to work in a shop environment - frequent exposure to loud noises and chemicals.

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