Quality Lab Tech - Anodize Shift B 6P-6A

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®, a division of Oldcastle, is the leading supplier of products specified to close the building envelope. They include: custom-engineered curtain wall and window wall, architectural windows, storefront systems, doors, skylights and architectural glass.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® has an exciting opportunity at our Terrell, Texas location. We are continually investing in a world class safe work environment. Providing our employees with a quality work environment result in a high-quality product our customers have come to expect. Employees find opportunity for personal growth, career longevity and being part of a team. If you are seeking those qualities in your employment, then Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® is a great place for your career.

This position reports directly to the Anodizing Supervisor and is responsible for performing chemical analysis, maintaining anodizing equipment, monitoring quality, and ensuring safe and efficient anodizing processes.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

• Effectively wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), practice thorough safety awareness, follow all

                  safety policies and procedures throughout the shift

• Daily chemical analysis and adjustments, including pH testing and chemical makeup of various anodizing tanks
• Responsible for dumping and replenishing chemical process tanks and rinse tanks
• Monitor waste treatment systems, and perform quality testing to ensure products meet specifications
• Prepare materials for anodizing process
• Stay up to date with equipment and laboratory duties
• Operate and maintain anodizing equipment, to include tanks, filters, and instrumentation
• Perform calibration of lab instruments, maintain organized chemical storage areas, ensure cleanliness and safety in lab
• Ability to use standard lab equipment such as pH meters, balances, and spectrophotometers
• Forklift operation for chemical transport
• Competence in recording and managing accurate lab data
• Able to understand manifest, delivery of chemicals, and bill of ladings
• Own the process, understand the workflow, build employee relations, and learn the processes through hands on experience alongside crew and management team
• Participate and support all team activities and initiatives
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively with employees, coworkers, and upper management
• Must be a team player who is willing to directly assist the team as needed
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to perform job role with minimum management supervision
• Demonstrated problem solving ability required
• Able to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, multitask, and effectively prioritize

• Stand and walk for entire shift on concrete, up to 12 hours per shift
• Able to work overtime as deemed necessary
• Lift, push, pull or move up to 50 lbs. individually or up to 75 lbs. with a partner
• Respiratory fit testing may be required due to chemical exposure
• Properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Technicians must adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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