LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.

PROCESSING CHEM TECH I - A SHIFT

Summary:
The Processing Laboratory Technician I performs a variety of chemical and titration tests and is knowledgeable with instrumental techniques of the hazardous waste and solutions in accordance with all rules and regulation compliances. Provides chemicals and technical support to enhance plant processes, improve productivity, manage water treatment and, participate and resolve environmental issues
Reporting: This position will report to the processing supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential requirements represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, or in any way alter the “at will” employment relationship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Performing a variety of tests (chemistry / titration, pH, conductivity, etc) on solutions and hazardous waste (waste water).
• Performs a variety of chemical tests according to specifications, and/or special instructions.
• Maintaining traceability for the tanks’ chemistry check and other physical properties (pH, conductivity) for each tank in processing department and hazardous waste
• Responsible for maintaining accurate logs, records, prepare and present summary data.
• Able to prioritize duties and responsibilities to meet the chemistry check schedules.
• Verify and follow the periodic tank maintenance schedules and chemistry verification / validation according with current work instructions and titration schedules.
• Responsible for tank chemistry adjustment proposals with little or no supervision.
• Organize and maintain accurate logs, records, including raw material (chemicals) certifications in the titration laboratory.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Overall works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude as required by position and responsibility.
• Under direct supervision, conducts routine chemical and physical analyses by running tests required for Research Development and/or Quality Control.
• Assists technical support personnel in providing results to internal/external customers.
• Able to communicate clear and concise results to supervisor and team members.
• Adheres to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Able to sample the production tanks for chemistry analysis and maintain traceability of each sampling.
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements and safe operating procedures at all times.
• Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Required to continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
• Responsible for suggesting and implementing waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Understands complex or diverse data information; Collects, organize and summarize data; Uses experience to validate data; understands the Company and Processing work instructions and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of the variety of chemical test processes, procedures and functions; shall be able to develop titration procedures, improve the existing procedures for increased accuracy, calculate additions, new tank make ups, etc; use and understand basic computer entry (excel, word, power point) and processing skills.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions and actions.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within directions of the department’s resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Organizes and maintains levels of projects timeline demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary with approval from the Manager; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and/or Experience

• Some college education or High School or Equivalent; equivalent combination of education and work experience is acceptable; will provide training
• Working experience of processing manufacturing procedures.
• A minimum of 1 year industrial experience in related area.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal. Ability to perform basic mathematic problems.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract concrete variables.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access and be able to understand and use digital laboratory and processing equipments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety
The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear PPE in specified areas.,

LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.