Oil Lab Technician
Responsibilities:
- Enter information from sample bottle labels into a computer program designed to track sample results.
- Maintain and update customer information and sample result files.
- Maintain a library of interpretative information and trend data.
- Assist the Oil Lab Analyst who analyzes samples by processing them using sophisticated analytical equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to FT-IR machines, ICP Spectrometers, Particle Counters, Viscometers, hot plates, and microscopes.
- Communicate results that indicate possible problems requiring urgent action to customers, Service personnel, and PSSRs.
- Receive customer phone calls and answer questions concerning sample results and market capabilities of the lab to perspective customers.
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills required.
- 3 years experience in fluids analysis (mechanical or medical related) preferred.
- Basic Technical/mechanical knowledge preferred.
- Excellent time management skills are required.
- The ability to work on a time sensitive operation while maintaining data accuracy.
- Possess good keyboarding skills and be proficient at data entry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other business software applications is required.
- Knowledge of metallurgical and mechanical characteristics of the machine components.
- Knowledge of customer operational and maintenance practices.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, bend and stoop to perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.