1st Shift E-Coat Lab Technician

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 functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during working hours

Is subject to lifting over 50 pounds

This position can involve sitting for various periods of time, and also requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching throughout the day

The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday and some weekends

Travel No Travel Required Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Computer skills in the following applications: Microsoft Excel

Ability to read, compose, and send email

Ability to use internet search tools

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

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

Preferred Education and Experience Manual mill machining Electrical/Hydraulic experience Mechanical Engineering experience Computer skills SolidWorks experience is a plus LabVIEW experience is a plus – specifically running data acquisition program Additional Eligibility Qualifications Ability to use all applicable machinery and equipment High school diploma or the equivalent is required At least two (2) years of manufacturing and metal fabrication experience preferred Ability to be trained on the job Ability to work together with a team Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law

This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters

All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member

Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members

Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership

Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

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