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Lab Technician #3

Orillia, ON
CA$29/Hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Company pension plan
Extended health, vision, dental coverage from start
Life insurance

About the role

Full Time

Rotating Shifts

Union

  • Orillia, ON
  • 29.40 CAD / Hour

Req 25-77 (2 Vacancies)

About Us:
Kubota Materials Canada Corporation specializes in manufacturing high-performance alloys and friction materials from raw materials to finished products under one roof. Located in Orillia, Ontario, we lead the industry in quality, advanced technology, and on-time delivery.

Summary:

Assist the Manager in all aspects of the Kubota Materials Canada Corporation Quality Management System, Inspection, and Lab activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and facilitating improvements in inspection and quality control processes.

Major Responsibilities (not limited to):

  • Work in a safe manner consistent with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and KMC policies and ensure work areas comply with proper housekeeping and safety procedures at all times
  • Wear all required PPE, as designed, as per department and job function requirements
  • Safely operate all equipment and machinery according to established safety rules, SOPs, and at set standard rates
  • Maintain full product traceability as per ISO and department standards
  • Practice safe working techniques and adhere to environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies, guidelines, and procedures
  • Perform on a daily basis, assisting in a variety of quality control tasks to accurately evaluate the chemical composition of steel castings
  • Preparation of samples using a variety of abrasive saws, a pedestal grinder, and surface grinders
  • Maintain lot traceability for each processing lot of material
  • Accurately evaluate chemical analysis results for compliance and specification, then communicate them to the corresponding melt station
  • Accurately compile data into simple data summaries and reports as needed
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering Technologist from an accredited college or university
  • Training certificates in Health and Safety or related courses are considered an asset
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience evaluating samples and/or chemical processing and preparing reports
  • Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
  • Laboratory experience with metals processing equipment is an asset
  • Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record
  • Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job
  • Attention to detail, reliable, methodical and with a team spirit
  • Strong interest in training on and learning new laboratory methods

Physical and Mental Working Conditions:

  • Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
  • Ability to manage multiple duties under high pressure in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, methodical, and collaborative.
  • Standing and walking for prolonged periods
  • Exposure to noise, dust, and fluctuating temperatures (requires PPE)
  • High levels of concentration and focus
  • Rotating shift work of days, afternoons and overnights on a two-week rotation

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Extended Health care, Vision care, Dental care – from start date
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Kubota Materials Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer which considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kubota Materials Canada Corporation prohibits discrimination based on these or any other category protected by law.

About KUBOTA MATERIALS CANADA CORPORATION

Mining
201-500

Food, water and the environment are indispensable for human beings. The Kubota Group continues to support the future of the earth and humanity by contributing to the abundant and stable production of food, the supply and restoration of water, and the creation of a comfortable living environment through its superior products, technologies and services.

Manufacturing Kubota’s brands of high-performance alloys from raw materials to finished products under one roof in Orillia, Canada; Kubota Materials Canada Corporation leads the industry in quality a and advanced technology.