1st Shift E-Coat Lab Technician

Overview Lipert 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 Lipert, 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. The Technician keeps the chemical composition of each tank within specified ranges, records all chemical levels, temperatures and pH as required, and works primarily on the plant floor. Moderate exposure to chemicals, noise, and non‑weather humid conditions can be expected. The 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 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 housekeeping. 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 Walking, sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving continually during working hours. Lifting over 50 pounds is required. The position can involve sitting for various periods of time, and also requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday and some weekends. Travel No travel required. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or 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 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 Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Lipert 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 Lipert. Lipert'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 manager 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