Lab Technologist

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Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at

Job Summary

Perform product testing & validation to customer & industry specifications. responsible for maintaining testing processes, as well as recording & analyzing results gathered during product development and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of inspection processes and lab methods
• Compile and analyze test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions
• Confer with engineering to conduct analysis, interpret results, or perform nonstandard tests
• Interpret engineering drawings, catalog specifications, customer drawings, & industry standards.
• Perform routine scheduled qualification testing for military certification.
• Assemble and test samples based on applicable specifications.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory testing
• Improve current processes to meet testing requirements
• Monitor processes to foresee / identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions
• Inventory & requisition tools, equipment and supplies for departmental activities
• Mentor Quality Inspectors on inspection techniques
• Determine the sequence which testing should be performed when not specified
• Periodically audit processes for effectiveness
• Coordinate Source Inspection with third parties
• Assist in technical reviews.
• Maintain document control.
• Assist in the calibration program.
• Protect themselves and their co-workers by adhering to all company safety & health policies.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and / or safety coordinator.
• Must work with the EHS department to ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met; OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Must work with the Quality department to ensure all quality standards are met for AS9100 certification.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience :

Physical :

Knowledge :

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Quality - Knowledge of quality principles such as standards, defects, approval criteria, repeatability of a process, Plan-Do-Check-Act, 5-Whys, root cause analysis, and failure modes.

Skills :

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring - Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities :

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.comor at 417-866-2322.

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