Laboratory Technician - Consumables

Consumables Lab Technician

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Full Time: 10:00 PM-6:30 AM, Monday – Friday
Shift Premium: 15%

Position Summary:

The Consumables Lab Technician is an hourly position where we process chemicals and raw materials into bulk product. 3-6 months training on first shift.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, assemble and package product according to work orders and work instructions
• Must be able to set up and use balances/scales
• Check labels against paperwork and material lot numbers, prior to labeling
• Become familiar with and follow the documented procedures in D-20 Quality system
• Make production and quality improvement suggestions
• May be required to perform practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportions
• May be required to have a basic knowledge of the metric system
• May be required to work from engineering drawings
• Perform record keeping functions
• May perform training duties
• May schedule own production
• May expedite their own production parts
• May requisition materials needed for their own area of responsibility
• May perform basic computer functions in the Oracle system
• Perform other duties as directed
• Perform final inspection
• May remove and retrieve materials from stocking and hold areas
• Communicate with other production areas

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to follow work instructions
• Manual dexterity requiring full use of both hands
• Possess visual acuity
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to the specific work areas
• Right-to-Know class
• Basic Quality Skills class
• Respirator Training
• Efficient in Oracle

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EOE M/F/VET/Disability