1st Shift E-Coat Lab Technician

Overview 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. 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, temperature 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. 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 pre‑treatment tanks. Add chemicals to pre‑treatment 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 pre‑treatment 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 forklift 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. Physical Demands 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. 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. Know Your Rights #J-18808-Ljbffr