Laboratory Technician

Location: Madison, ALTraining Schedule for 1st 4 weeks: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:30pmAfter training will move to off-shift with $1 pay increase. Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pmALL CANDIDATES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PAY RATE OF $20. THE CLIENT WILL NOTIFY US WHEN THEY MOVE TO OFF SHIFT AND WE WILL INCREASE THE RATE TO $21 AND NOTIFY SUPPLIER.Client plans to convert to full time after 90 days depending on performance. They are really looking for people who are committed with intention of long-term and eventually full time employment.Manager requires site interviews with a color test administered on site the day of.Education: High School Diploma or GED minimum requiredBackground: Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test - no exceptionsExperience: We would like candidates with at least 6 months experience in a Manufacturing environment. Forklift Driving experience is also a plus but not required. Candidates must be willing to be trained to drive Forklift.Important: We need candidates who are dedicated and will show up to work on time and ready to work when scheduled.Job Description: Fast-paced production labs, manufacturing facility with strict adherence to safety regulations regarding chemical handling.Housekeeping: Chemical hygiene standards require proper housekeeping in the workspace and the raw materials storage areasPPE provided: Lab Coat, Safety Glasses, ESD Shoes, High Visibility Vest, A4 Cut Gloves and Hard HatQualificationsHigh School Diploma RequiredMust be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (NO EXCEPTIONS)We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years Manufacturing (Plant, Industrial) experienceHigh School DiplomaMath and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quicklyAbility to be licensed to operate fork trucksDemonstrated ability to demonstrate collaboration skills and work within self-managed team environmentMust be able to read and follow, weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately (good math skills)Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, \\r\ Responsibilities:Technician matching Industrial coating colors over metal substratesColor matching process:- Matches color and gloss to customer requested samples- Works with Scientist to ensure color match meets expected performance- Creates and properly labels standards- Creates and properly labels customer samplesColor Formulation:- Measure, weight, and mix colorants to match samples.- Obtains raw materials and supplies from the production areaSafety: Understands and follows Axalta / Dura Coat Products safety policiesQuality Control: Use spectrophotometers and lab equipment to produce color chips validated against expected color standards.Technical Adjustment: Adjust formulations to fix color discrepancies and meet specifications.Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of formulations and adjustments.Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate and clean spectrophotometers and lab equipment.Panel Preparation: Use metal shear to cut substrate and samples.Requirements:• High School Diploma or GED.• Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly.• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks.• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment.• Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces.Nice to have:• Chemical plant/paint experience.• Basic computer skills.• Prior lab, chemical experience.ResponsibilitiesCandidates will train on 1'st shift and after training will move to 2'nd shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm) #J-18808-Ljbffr