DKSN-Maintenance Lab Technician I at Volt in South Gate, California

Job Description:

Come create your career with Volt


Volt is immediately hiring for A Maintenance Lab Technician Iin Southgate CA.


As a Maintenance Lab Technician
I you will:

setup and operate standard and custom test equipment to conduct specimen testing according to specifications, while meeting Safety, Quality, Productivity and other standards.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Interpret customer prints and specifications for testing procedures.
• Select the proper fixturing and testing equipment for testing products.
• Set up and operate standard and custom test equipment including microscopes, Instron type force equipment, vibration, mechanical shock, and other mechanical lab-related test equipment.
• Conduct tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.
• Conduct product evaluation and performance analysis. Establish performance and reliability of the products being tested.
• Demonstrated ability to follow work procedures for every specimen tested; cannot deviate from work standards.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities such as cross-training and testing in other labs.
• Good housekeeping of lab area and equipment, and always a safety-first attitude.
• Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory and test-related problems. Escalate when needed.
• Periodically check and evaluate in-process procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A technical degree or certification is highly preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in a laboratory.

Required Skills:

• An effective technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently, yet interact closely with other departments, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to analyze test data.
• Ability and willingness to adapt and be flexible to an ever-changing growth environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
• Be willing to research, evaluate and train new process methods.
• Proficient Windows/MS user.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical test equipment and environmental test chambers.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand industry standards and apply appropriate test methods accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and respond to competing priority demands.
• Demonstrated ability to keep a working lab neat and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and take direction.
• Customer focused, service attitude, high sense of urgency.
• Disciplined and self-directed, process focused approach to managing personal workload.
• Knowledge of PC-based statistical analysis software preferred.
• Knowledge of contact physics preferred.
• Ability to perform light assembly operations including hand soldering preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of failure analysis preferred.

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*** Job will begin on the 1st shift (5-6am start time) for cross-training purposes. Cross training will last 2-6wks. The employee will then transfer to the 3rd shift (8-9pm start time). ***


Pay rate: $19- $34.75 Hourly.


Required Skills


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• Steel toe boots

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.


Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.


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