PRODUCTION LAB TECH I

SUMMARY

Performs and assists in the physical and metallurgical tests on in-process and final production parts. Performs tasks associated with the movement of materials, supplies, and finished goods to designated areas throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

•Performs preparation techniques of Metallurgical mounts such as grinding, cutting, polishing and etching.

•Assists in the preparation of in-process tests on setup parts from various manufacturing operations.

•Reads and understands drawings and specifications for correct test requirements, procedures and sampling plans.

•Verify calibration on all test equipment is current prior to use.

•Reports any safety violation, test equipment misusage and/or improperly performed work to Supervisor.

•Verifies and ensures all jobs and materials have accurate information on the identification tags and the correct documentation has been completed.

•Assist in raw material verification when needed.

•Move parts and materials to and from factories and departments as indicated on material documentation

•Delivers part samples to quality lab for inspection and evaluation when required

•Enters work order information in the Shop Floor System in preparation for shipping

•Review lab test results to ensure all operations have been performed and completed

•Assists in the Shipping and Receiving department with stocking and re-stocking, ensuring all product and materials has accurate weight and or piece count.

•Assist the Preliminary Material Review Team (PMRT)

•Sorts parts in the Quality Assurance Lab when needed

•Conducts lab sampling when needed

•Verification and inspection of raw material as required

•All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.

•All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.

•All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

•Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.

•Supports and maintains waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as EMS and recycling opportunities to elimination of production waste.

•Other duties may be assigned.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures.

•Technical Skills – Technical skills in Quality Assurance and manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and inspection equipment; Proficient in the use of Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, ring gages, pin gages, go and no-go pin gages, optical comparator and microscopes; Reads and understands blueprints

•Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

•Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.

•Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.

•Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

•Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently.

•Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

•High School Diploma or equivalent education.

•Minimum 1-3 years of metallurgical or physical laboratory experience.

•Understanding of test equipment and lab procedures.

•Or a combination of equivalent education or experience

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; Database systems

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIROMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to speak or listen and requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand and arm movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Safety and Environmental

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.