Overview
Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! Fair and competitive compensation. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Summary/Objective
The primary role of the Lab Technician is to maintain the E-Coat system tanks, pre-treat and paint process tanks. Keep chemical composition of each tank with a range called out in the specs. He/She maintains all records of chemical levels, adds, temp and PH range required in each tank. The Lab Technician can expect to spend the majority of their time on the plant floor doing work that requires standing or walking. Moderate exposure to chemicals, noise, and non-weather humid conditions can be expected. The Lab Technician reports to the Coatings Production Supervisor. Job duties include but are not limited to the responsibilities listed below
Essential Functions
Calibrate PH meters.
Calculate the weights of solids in both paint tanks.
Run waste treatment system keeping all chemicals on line with the system.
Maintain and record chemical levels and PH levels in the Powder Coat line.
Change the filters on the E-Coat line.
Change out and clean pretreatment tanks.
Add chemicals to pretreatment tanks and paint tanks as well as needed resins, paste and or paint to paint tanks.
Order products to all tanks and powder coat line from our suppliers.
Keep tank levels at a good operating level in both pre-treat and paint line tanks.
Maintain proper chemical levels and water levels at the pickle line.
Power wash and clean plates from the pretreatment line.
Flush and clean nozzles in the pre-treat line.
Good house keeping.
Manage storage of all chemicals in proper location.
Take and record inventory levels of all products.
Drive a fork Lift taking out sludge, trash and moving chemical.
Handle a drum pump and a drum hand truck.
Move 55 gallon drums of chemical to proper location.
Cut up both plastic and metal barrels.
Competencies
Analyzing Information Confidentiality Quality Focus Results Driven Time Management. Organizational Skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
No Supervisory role
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential