Chemical Wet Lab Tech - 2nd

About the role

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

Position Scope

Working within a high-production manufacturing environment, the Chemical Maintenance Technician obtains chemical samples, completes chemical analysis, adjusts chemical baths, follows formulas to mix new chemical baths, and drains chemicals according to environmental and organizational hazardous waste standards. The Technician is responsible for maintaining hardcopy and electronic chemical records.

Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work with and analyze chemicals. The Chemical Maintenance Technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials and will participate in chemical handling training and continued safety trainings. The Technician will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be expected to follow all safety protocols.

Training for this position will be done on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm) for approximately 2-months prior to moving to the hired shift.

2nd shift: 4pm-12:30am

Duties and Responsibilities

• Following daily and weekly processing schedules, obtain chemical samples from the manufacturing floor
• Perform analysis of chemical samples using laboratory equipment, including burettes, pipettes, pH/ion meters, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, laboratory balance, hydrometers, hull cells, and CVS
• Update and maintain hardcopy lab records as well as enter data into the TruChem electronic system
• Make adjustments to chemical baths in order to maintain proper formulary standards
• Drain chemical baths and partner with the waste treatment department to correctly dispose
• Obtain chemicals from the storage area in order to mix new chemical baths
• Follow all safety training and procedures as directed by the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), chemical handling, and hazardous waste
• Responsible for immediately reporting all accidents, near misses, and safety concerns

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Strong attention-to-detail and capable of understanding standard chemical formulas
• Experience or ability to learn how to operate standard laboratory equipment
• General computer skills and comfortable entering data into electronic systems
• Able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds without strain. Able to obtain material from shelving and to use a hand truck to move large chemical barrels
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently and follow the departmental chemical processing schedule
• Consistently meet attendance requirements
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Associates degree strongly preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years of chemical handling or manufacturing experience preferred.
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Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

• $40,210 - $63,558
• Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.