Laboratory Technician

Role details

Location: Madison, AL Training Schedule for 1st 4 weeks: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm After training will move to off-shift with $1 pay increase. Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pm ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PAY RATE OF $20. THE CLIENT WILL NOTIFY US WHEN THEY MOVE TO OFF SHIFT AND WE WILL INCREASE THE RATE TO $21 AND NOTIFY SUPPLIER. Client plans to convert to full time after 90 days depending on performance. They are really looking for people who are committed with intention of long-term and eventually full time employment. Manager requires site interviews with a color test administered on site the day of.

Education

High School Diploma or GED minimum required Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test - no exceptions

Experience

We would like candidates with at least 6 months experience in a Manufacturing environment. Forklift Driving experience is also a plus but not required. Candidates must be willing to be trained to drive Forklift. Important: We need candidates who are dedicated and will show up to work on time and ready to work when scheduled. Job Description: Fast-paced production labs, manufacturing facility with strict adherence to safety regulations regarding chemical handling.

Housekeeping: Chemical hygiene standards require proper housekeeping in the workspace and the raw materials storage areas PPE provided: Lab Coat, Safety Glasses, ESD Shoes, High Visibility Vest, A4 Cut Gloves and Hard Hat Qualifications High School Diploma Required Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (NO EXCEPTIONS) We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years Manufacturing (Plant, Industrial) experience High School Diploma Math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks Demonstrated ability to demonstrate collaboration skills and work within self-managed team environment Must be able to read and follow, weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately (good math skills) Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, \r\n Responsibilities: Technician matching Industrial coating colors over metal substrates Color matching process:

• Matches color and gloss to customer requested samples
• Works with Scientist to ensure color match meets expected performance
• Creates and properly labels standards
• Creates and properly labels customer samples

Color Formulation:

• Measure, weight, and mix colorants to match samples.
• Obtains raw materials and supplies from the production area

Safety: Understands and follows Axalta / Dura Coat Products safety policies Quality Control: Use spectrophotometers and lab equipment to produce color chips validated against expected color standards. Technical Adjustment: Adjust formulations to fix color discrepancies and meet specifications. Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of formulations and adjustments. Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate and clean spectrophotometers and lab equipment. Panel Preparation: Use metal shear to cut substrate and samples.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly.
• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment.
• Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces.

Nice to have

• Chemical plant/paint experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior lab, chemical experience.

Responsibilities Candidates will train on 1'st shift and after training will move to 2'nd shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm)