Lab Technician 1
Schenectady, USA
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Lab Tech I partners with Lab Leaders/SME’s for the execution of our order fulfillment related activities supporting Performance Testing projects. Additionally, Test and calibrate controlling, indicating, and measuring instruments and devices, such as pressure transmitters, temperature controls, Thermocouples, RTD’s, thermometers and power load measurement devices.Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for accurate maintenance for all business systems (Procurement/Inventory Management/etc.)
- Responsible for the maintaining appropriate Kanban levels for varying stages of our equipment process, consumables, and misc. equipment
- Responsible for prepping and functional checks on returned precision test and misc. equipment per OJT and procedures
- Responsible pack and ship instrumentation and consumables for kitting and for the execution of order fulfilment
- Facilitation of all receivables and associated related processes (including equipment returns)
- Properly identifies and red tags items in need of repair (inclusive of the dispositioning of)
- Completes basic repair and maintenance activities on equipment and may disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation and notify supervisory personnel of findings.
- Active engagement in routine housekeeping at facility and 5S program maintenance/initiatives
- Assists with equipment builds, kitting and retro’s
- Selects and installs accessories such as adapters, indicating gauges, or holding devices on test or calibration fixture, and connects the instrument or device to a lab primary standard.
- Read quality control manual and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices
- Sets controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature or vacuum according to specifications and activates test of calibration equipment.
- Observes reading on meters and gauges and other displays and performance of device or instrument to identify functional defects and determine calibration requirements.
- Adjusts calibration mechanisms to obtain specified operational performance of device or instrument, using hand tools and accurate measuring and calibrating instruments and equipment.
- Rejects malfunctioning devices and routes devices to specified department for rework or salvaging of parts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate's / Vocational Degree or equivalent Military Calibration background (OR High School
- Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of Calibration experience and/or 3 years in production or services environment)
- Ability to work overtime
Desired:
- Microsoft Office Proficiency, particularly Excel
- Excellent mechanical and electrical skills
- Familiarity with calibration equipment and processes for pressure, temperature and electrical
- Instrumentation training in: Control systems, industrial environments, calibration facilities and processes
- Familiar with mA and mV measurements
The pay for this position is $29.19/hour. This position is also eligible for Succession Pay (increase after 180 days).
This requisition will be posted through 9/30.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No