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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Contract: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

Profile

The technician will be based predominantly within the laboratory but will also provide the necessary contact and support to the shop floor through collection and analysis of process solutions.

The technician must be methodical and work closely to procedures.

The technician must be able to work to tight deadlines without being closely
supervised.

The technician will be able to work unsupervised and manage their workload after the necessary training has been completed.

The technician must be flexible and able to provide a reasonable level of overtime as required to support the business (agreed on a weekly basis).

Scope and Responsibilities

Wet Chemical Analysis (including but not limited to acid base titrations, ph.
measurements, sugar content in solutions)
Preparation and standardisation of stock solutions
Liaise with the onsite chemical service provider
Trend analysis of process solutions
Hydrogen testing
Calibration of test equipment
Copper sulphate testing
Provide support to the HSE department as required
Support chemical process audits
Closely follow technical procedures
Cover ad hoc duties as required - data entry via LIMS, record keeping, stock control.
Be willing to cross-train and develop your skill set in all other areas of testing
throughout the laboratory

Skills and Qualifications

Experience of titrations and preparation of solutions
Calibration of lab equipment
High level of accuracy
Able to use Microsoft office proficiently
Experience working in a NADCAP/ISO 17025 laboratory is desirable.
Training can be provided to suitable applicants.

Safety

Compliance with EHS and legislative standards

Compliance with PPE and all other safety policies and procedures

Promotes safe working practices

Participate in risk assessment and “near miss” risk mitigation activities

Quality

Ensuring the service provided is of the highest standard

Carrying out tasks right first time to the required standard

Delivery

Carrying out tasks in the appropriate timeframe

Conclusion of tasks on time and to the required standard

Cost

Proactively identifying cost saving measures ensuring no detriment to any services provided

People

Professional standards of written and verbal communication between internal and ex-ternal customers

Works in compliance with all Mettis policies and procedures

Business

Ambassador for Mettis Aerospace

Role model for the Company’s Vision, Mission and Value

General Competencies

Health & safety awareness

Planning and Project Management

Problem solving

Lean tool deployment

Strategy deployment

IT skills

Management of Employee relations

Performance Management to SMART objectives

Relationship management

Coaching

Communication at all levels

Facilitation

Decision making & prioritising

Change management

Team building

Performance Measures

KPI’s / Performance Indicators in line with accountabilities as agreed at the Performance & Development Review Process

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Vision – We shape the metal that shapes the future.

Mission – To be at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, providing solutions for our global customers.

Values and Behaviours

Mutual Respect – we value everyone

Empowerment – we deliver on our commitments

Teamwork – we achieve more together

Trust – we act with integrity

Initiative – we find a way

Serving our customers – We put our customers first

This job description will be subject to discussion and review as required, and is an accurate reflection of the main requirements of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but it aims to highlight the typical main responsibilities of the role. It may be reviewed from time to time in agreement with the job holder.

The job holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Mettis Group.

 

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