Job Description
ACT Test Panels LLC has been in business, in Hillsdale Michigan for over 42 years.
Laboratory Testing Services Technician Job Description
Lab Technicians at ACT run a variety of physical tests on painted parts or painted samples.
Physical properties tested include paint adhesion, stone chip resistance, tolerance to hot, cold, liquid water, humidity and artificial sunlight. The ability to protect the part from corrosion or rusting is a common test of a painted part.
In addition to physicals testing of painted samples, this Lab Technician position will prepare metal samples for corrosion testing. This preparation occurs in small Pilot Tanks and includes processing the metal samples through the same steps that Cars and Trucks are process through, prior to the Car or Truck being painted. The metal samples are processed through a series of water based solutions, where the metal is first cleaned and rinsed, followed by solutions that deposit rust preventative coatings.
The Lab Technician will:
Process metal samples through Pilot Tanks
Run industry standard Test Methods
Record test data and calculations in laboratory notebook
Draft test reports
Maintain laboratory equipment as required
Follow all procedures and policies as described in the Lab Quality Management System
Maintain excellent general housekeeping and observe all personal safety precautions
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education
Required: HS Diploma with STEM interests
Preferred: HS Diploma and 12+ Hours Chemistry/Physical Science college coursework