Professor - Chemistry jobs in New Britain, CT

UniMetal does not make anything!

What we do is finish what our customer’s start.

Be part of an exciting company with over 70 years of industry experience and ISO 9001-2015 certification! Consider UniMetal for your next career. We offer different grades of positions which will help you navigate a career path with UniMetal.

UniMetal has a gold level of standard for quality and a united team of thinkers which enables us to pursue the highest standard of quality and continually improve our process and work environment to ensure a profitable organization capable of delivering quality products at committed cost and time.

UniMetal prides itself as an equal opportunity employer with a culture of respect, diversification and inclusion.

UniMetal seeks individuals who demonstrate our core values of:

Pride

Learning

Accountability

Teamwork

Evolve

We are currently seeking to fill the following position:

Job Title: Chemistry Lab Analyst

Location: Thomaston and Naugatuck

Shift: 1st = 6 am to 2:30 pm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to support the company’s operational needs by providing chemistry and analytic support to all company locations. The task performed will assist to ensure chemistry of operations is within specifications to produce quality parts along with complying with environmental requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

· Regular attendance in accordance with Attendance Policy

· Attend and complete all mandatory trainings by necessary completion date

· Perform all job functions in compliance with Code of Conduct Policy

· Demonstrates all Company Core Values

· Trained on Lab Safety and Operational procedures

· Trained on Lab Chemistry policies and procedures

· Trained on initial and complete annual RCRA training

· Read specification requirements and perform lab tests for internal customers

· Sample preparation, analysis and certification

· Data entry into various computer databases to facilitate company and quality objectives

· Understand and meet customer requirements

· Initiate, collect, review and file all lab related documents (ex. Inspection reports, etc)

· Comply with supervisory interaction and chain of command

· Review and respond to daily e-mails

· Draw samples and analyze plating solutions for each dept. according to schedule

· Distribute "Chemical Additions" sheets to each dept

· Retrieve add sheets and store for future reference

· Analyze Waste Treatment samples on "weekly sample day"

· AA analysis: Zn, Ni, Cu, Al, Fe, Ag

· Conduct periodic Dept audits

· Inspection of depts. (general housekeeping, filters)

· Inspection of rectifiers

· Daily Verification of pH and temps

· Hull cell analysis to be conducted periodically and when troubleshooting solutions

· Work with QC to conduct Root Cause Analysis for non-conformance/rejections

· Monthly order for chemistry for the LAB

· Special projects related to both process development and troubleshooting non-conformance

· Interface with chemical suppliers

· Maintain records for precious metal reclamation

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Perform all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma Preferred with advanced education in Chemistry

___1______Minimum Years of Experience in Chemistry, Plating or related field Preferred

Demonstrate skills in:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Analysis of chemistry

· Computer – MS Office suite

Driving Required YES Company Vehicle NO Employee’s Own Vehicle YES

Driving to other company locations

Medical - Employment physical, HPE, Audiogram, drug testing required - Upon Hire

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks involve light work, involving some reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling of objects and materials in addition to sitting.

Tasks involve bending and kneeling occasionally.

Tasks involve ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally with or without the assistance of a equipment is required.

Sensory Requirements:

Tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Tasks require audio perception and discrimination.

Tasks may require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors:

Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents and/or toxic/poisonous agents.

UniMetal offers many competitive benefits such as:

Competitive wages

401K program with a company contribution

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance – company paid and voluntary options

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Uniform Allowance, Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glass programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee of the Month

Bonus programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.85 - $22.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person