What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician - 2nd Shift position at H.E.F. USA Corporation?
The HEF Group is a global leader in the science of tribology for more than 50 years and offers innovative nitriding surface treatments and PVD thin-film coating solutions for corrosion, wear and friction reduction of automotive and industrial machinery components.
Today HEF is active in more than 40 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, engaged in providing Liquid Nitriding services & chemicals; PVD based coating services; tribology testing services; and supplying engineered sleeve bearings & bushings for demanding industrial applications.
HEF Group operates a global service jobbing network that provides our nitriding treatments and PVD coating services to manufacturers of automotive components and precision components used in industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, hydraulic gear-boxes etc.
TS USA, a subsidiary of HEF Group, which operates several processing facilities in the US is seeking an experienced 2nd shift Lab Technician for its Springfield, OH location. For more information about HEF, please visit www.hefusa.net.
Job Summary:
Responsible for culturing, extracting, or testing customer samples using analytical instrumentation such as hardness testers, microscopes (rockwell & micro hardness), polishers & profilometers
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine sample preparations, tests, and analyses using the appropriate equipment, instrumentation, reagents, acids, standards, and methods.
- Culture, extract, or test samples using analytical instrumentation including, but not limited to hardness testers, microscopes (rockwell & micro hardness), polishers & profilometers
- Perform analytical testing of products in various states of completion to ensure all finished products comply with customers requirements.
- Analyze samples to confirm parts meet customers specifications and other required testing.
- Perform duties in a safe manner while adhering to Company SOP’s, GMP, and all state regulations.
- Under the supervision of the Lab Manager, regularly uses analytical instrumentation and its software.
- Monitor the day-to-day operations of analytical instrumentation and its impact on results and equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring that all testing equipment is calibrated.
- Responsible for ensuring analytical results are communicated per internal protocols.
- Prepare samples for analysis and ensure samples meet the customers requirements.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product measurement results.
- Continually strive to improve Company’s processes and products for improved safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing.
- Perform equipment checks, instrument calibrations, and assist in restocking consumables and supplies in the laboratory.
- Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments, equipment, and workspaces.
- Accurately document all testing results.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment, technology, and software.
Education Requirements and Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of proven work experience as a lab tech
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
- Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, and inventory
- Computer literacy
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
- Strong team building, decision-making and people skills
EEO Statement: HEF/TS USA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. HEF/TS USA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
