Engineering Lab Technician 2nd Shift

Job Description Associate Engineering Lab Technician 2nd shift Location Engineering Laboratory Reports To 2nd shift Supervisor Shift Schedule 2nd Shift is 2:30pm -12:30am Monday through Thursday. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off. Scope Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory, assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material inventory levels. This includes proper storage of incoming material and recycling of unwanted material. Responsibilities Assist in preparing pipe for assembly: operate various equipment, such as cut‑off saw, drill press, and belt sander, as necessary. Learn to set up and operate all Victaulic grooving tools; clean and maintain as needed; groove pipe. Assist in product assembly for testing: hydrostatic, flex, bending moment, air, low temperature, and heat aging to comply with engineering specifications. Maintain various lab equipment as assigned. Maintain records and logs; prepare charts and graphs. Support continuous improvement developments in the lab in accordance with Lean Initiatives. As directed, perform inventory control of lab raw materials (i.e., pipe, bar stock). This includes storing incoming materials and recycling unwanted materials and Warranty Claim products. Maintain an efficient, professional, organized, and clean work area in the lab environment in accordance with Lean initiatives. Follow all company safety requirements, procedures and participate in testing safety reviews. Log and estimate all hours using Liquid Planner (LP) and use LP as a primary communication tool. Adhere to policies and procedures established by the Engineering Department for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information, including proper email communications as outlined in EOG-26. Qualifications Associate and technical degree preferred. Mechanical aptitude and high organizational skills. Proficient in blueprint reading, shop math, and precision instrument reading. Capable of assisting in the performance of all Laboratory functions. Capable of taking verbal and written instructions. Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr