Technician

Summary This position performs all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted and unsupervised manner in Huntington, WV facility.

Essential Functions

• Must demonstrate the ability to independently perform all activities required of the laboratory or test office to which assigned.
• Provide instruction to other technicians as needed to ensure laboratory/office effectiveness.
• Perform instrument calibration and documentation.
• Provide instruction in area of expertise to new employees.
• Maintain inventory of consumable items for laboratory/test office, and reorder supplies as necessary.
• Actively participate in Department/Corporate related team activities (ERT, energy saving, 5S, quality and safety audits).
• Fill in for team leader or lead technician as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate
• Some college a plus

Special Skills

• Qualified to perform all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted manner.
• Able to determine if test results comply with order requirements.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and JSA’s necessary for the operation of the laboratory/test office.
• Perform routine maintenance on most operating equipment in the laboratory or test office.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed. Record observations concerning response of materials to testing or unusual events occurring during operations.
• Demonstrate a high level of safe behavior and is able to identify and avoid dangerous situations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and address them or bring forward proposed solutions.
• Actively participate in Company sponsored safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement activities.
• Work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner. Must be able to take instruction from Supervisors.
• Work overtime and off shifts as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Innovation
• Flexibility

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – FREQUENTLY MOVES ABOUT THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES. MUST BE ABLE TO DETECT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FROM LONG DISTANCES. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN HEAT/COLD, WET/HUMID AND DRY/ARID CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY REQUIRED THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.