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NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. · 1 week ago

Lab Technician I (1st Shift -7:30 am - 4:00 pm)

Mooresville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician I to perform laboratory tests to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of materials. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, testing materials, recording results, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental procedures.

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Responsibilities

Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as: microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers

Tests materials that are used in Honeyceram manufacturing in order to determine the following: moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, Barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue and other physical characteristics

Tests samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications

Records test results on various standardized forms and enters data into the company’s information systems

Cleans laboratory equipment

Prepares chemical solutions for tests

Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings

Participates in G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities, as needed

Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualification

Laboratory testingChemical balance scalesMicrosoft OfficeMicroscopesData entryEnvironmental AwarenessSafety OrientationAccountabilityCustomer FocusTeamworkIntegrity

Required

Must be able to successfully complete all required job training

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

CRC Silver or higher

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to complete various forms and documents and write legibly

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Ability to read gauges and scales

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch

Manual dexterity is required for handling of sensitive lab equipment

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The employee is required to have 20/20 near point vision and 20/40 far point vision (natural or corrected vision). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration

The employee is regularly exposed to heat

The employee is occasionally exposed to the risks of radiation; and fumes or airborne particles

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Safety glasses, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, goggles and/or full face shield are required while performing certain job duties

Task appropriate gloves or mitts (e.g. latex gloves, cloth gloves, or heat resistance gloves) are required while performing certain job duties

Respirators may be required while performing certain job duties

Heat resistance, protective or safety aprons are required while performing certain job duties

Regularly scheduled vision testing is performed

Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property