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Job Description Job Description DEPARTMENT: 620 - Laboratory
POSITION ACCOUNTABLE TO: Laboratory Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)
JOB SUMMARY: Hixson Metal Finishing is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Physical Test Lab Technician. As a crucial member of our laboratory team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our metal finishing processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily Duties
Daily inspections on tanks - take temperatures of all tanks
Daily check on salt spray chambers - analysis, collections
Daily check of the waste treatment waste on AA
Inspect and process periodic tests as they come in from production
Weekly Duties
Accuracy verification for all ovens
Monthly Duties
Monthly metal concentration testing on AA
Print 218 travelers
Engrave and attach panels to travelers
Move travelers to production departments and assign due dates in HMF EDS
Monthly maintenance/cleaning of the Salt spray chamber
Monthly solution make up for the Salt spray chamber
Monthly inventory of the test panels, notch bars and coupons
Order panels, notch bars, coupons
In House Testing
Salt Spray (41 tests) Log in and out on Salt spray log
Coating weight (25 tests)
Wet tape Adhesion (16 tests)
Taber Abrasion (11 tests)
Thickness (60 test anodize, 62 tests plating)
Heat Resistance (5 tests)
Adhesion Bend test (18 tests)
Solderability (4 tests)
Salt spray test for Vac Cad enter info to Vac Cad log twice a week
Water break test (3)
Powder/ Wipe test (4)
Porosity
Outside Testing
Impact test, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Micro Hardness, Thickness Destructive, Hardness, Phosphorus Content, Itergranular Attack, Hydrogen pick-up, humidity.
Verify thickness, adhesion, Appearance to all test
Cut PO's
Labeling, packing and shipping
Receive and accept testing certificates
Accept and enter all testing results on testing log
Close all testing on HMFEDS
Paint
Purchasing new tools
Ordering tape for inspection every 6 months
Schedule dates with outside sources MVM, PIC
Collect all tools from production
Create and maintain folders with all calibration certificates
In House Calibration (Every 6 Months)
Calipers
OD Micrometer
ID Micrometer
Timers, clocks, stopwatches
Viscosity cups
Outside Calibration
Ovens, flukes, probes (every 3 months)
Rectifiers, temperature controller, pressure gages, temperature humidity every 6 months
Gage blocks, ring gages (every 6 months)
Schedule dates
Request quotes
Cut PO's
Receive and accept certificates
Enter all date to QCBD
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
o Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
o Understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques
o Knowledge of metal finishing processes is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Ability to lift 30lbs continuously
o Ability to stand and/or walk on your feet for extended periods of time
o Must pass a drug test and criminal background check
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
o Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field or related work experience (preferred)
Company Description Hixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beach, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality.
We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
Company Description Hixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beach, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality. We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
Worksite address
newport beach, CA, 92660, US
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