1st Shift 7:00am-3:30pm
Provide general oversight and support for the lab and technicians
Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures
Perform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals
Direct the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials
Evaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering
Keep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner
Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes
Perform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports
Leads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing Participates in audits pertaining to NADCAP
Customer Surveillance Audits Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity
Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity
Monitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department
Participate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews
Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues
Motivates, coaches, and develops employees within the department
Other duties as assigned by management
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals and solvents. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer
season.
Company Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay
- COMPENSATION RANGE: $28.00 to $30.00 Per hour
This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Provide oversight and support for lab and technicians
- Oversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures
- Perform inventory management of bulk and reagent chemicals
- Prepare, store, and control use of controlled materials
- Maintain accurate test records and prepare summary reports
- Troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes
- Perform routine analytical and physical process control testing
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and internal auditing
- Participate in NADCAP and customer surveillance audits
- Interact with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to resolve issues
- Motivate, coach, and develop department employees; supervise staff
- Work safely with hazardous chemicals and in high-temperature shop conditions
- Strong communication, problem solving, time management, and decision-making skills
- Identify and recommend equipment or method upgrades to improve productivity
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.
