Lab Technician II

## Lab Technician IIApply: Savannah, GA: Full time: Posted Today: 26290# At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.**Job Summary** Technician will perform various quality systems and testing activities for manufacturing operation, including raw material and process fluid testing, quality audits, plant trials, and quality lab maintenance and organization **Essential Duties*** Review real-time quality* Generate reports* Perform chemical and physical property tests* Communicate with production operators and leaders* Audit lab and manufacturing processes* Maintain the plant MSDS database* Order routine lab supplies* Maintain lab calibrations and documentation* Assure all activities are performed safely* Routine testing of manufacturing fluids and critical raw materials.* Coordinate documentation, investigation, and testing of customer complaint material and other production line off-quality issues* Conduct routine audits of identified production activities and finished goods to monitor performance of plant quality systems* Specify, procure, and maintain all quality lab operating supplies. Maintain hardcopy and electronic MSDS's for the plant* Conduct and coordinate calibration and maintenance of quality lab testing equipment. Conduct required test instrument measurement studies* Create and maintain filing system for identified shift production reports. Generate required reports for product and quality system performance* Assist in the design and execution of plant trials and other experiments. Actively participate in process-improvement activities.* Utilize and maintain various computer-based programs to store and analyze process and product data for degree of stability and conformance to standards* Conduct environmental water sampling monthly* Conduct plant chlorine water sampling daily* Conduct state water sampling quarterly.* Perform other duties as assigned**Qualifications Required*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience Required* Associate’s Degree in Science or Engineering coupled with 2+ years of demonstrated experience as a lab technician in a manufacturing environment Preferred* Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering coupled with 2+ years of demonstrated experience as a lab technician in a manufacturing environment Preferred**General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Intermediate communication skills**Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Stress Tolerance* Decision Making* Communication* MS Operating Systems* Microsoft Office**Physical Demands*** Stationary Position - Frequently* Move/Traverse - Frequently* Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally* Transport/Lifting - Frequently* Transport/Carrying - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently* Ascend/Descend - Frequently* Balancing - Occasionally* Position Self/Stooping - Frequently* Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently* Position Self/Crouching - Frequently* Position Self/Crawling - Frequently* Reaching - Constantly* Handling - Constantly* Grasping - Frequently* Feeling - Rarely* Communicate/Talking - Occasionally* Communicate/Hearing - Frequently* Repetitive Motions - Frequently* Coordination - Frequently**Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Frequently* Extreme heat - Frequently* Humid - Frequently* Wet - Frequently* Noise - Frequently* Hazards - Frequently* Temperature Change - Frequently* Vibration - FrequentlyBase salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Salary Range: $52,000-$71,500 #J-18808-Ljbffr