Chemical Lab Technician

at Woodward, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $24.96 (minimum) - $31.20 (midpoint) - $37.44 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. Paid parental leave. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Chemical Lab Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Chemical Lab Technician, Level 1, reports to the Materials Engineering Leader and is responsible for maintaining and performing chemical analysis (wet chemistry) of solutions used in chemical and electrochemical processing of materials, along with the associated periodic testing to validate the processes. This individual is also responsible for testing fuel properties as required by company documentation. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; most work is still reviewed by more senior members of the team. What You Will Be Doing Analyzes chemical solutions used in the chemical/electrochemical processing of materials for products such as fuel controls, actuators and pumps. Tests fuel properties such as particle contamination and lubricity of fuel used in test stands and pump farm on a regular schedule Mixes chemical solutions needed for production for the materials lab and for other departments as necessary Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately. Assists development with fuel testing during design assurance testing, certification testing, etc. Records test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test process Runs corrosion/process quality assurance testing What We Are Looking For High School Diploma required. Associate's Degree preferred. Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and lean manufacturing techniques/processes in order to improve operational effectiveness. Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus. Good understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company. Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks help from senior members. Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices. Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal only). Basic technical writing skills. Ability to interact effectively with customers during witness testing, customer visits, and in similar situations. Basic PC skills with some functional experience using spreadsheets, word processing and WISE screens. Ability to set up and troubleshoot basic instrumentation. Basic knowledge of appropriate WISE applications. Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of test set ups, work areas and common areas. Follows all Woodward safety directives. Ability to read and understand an SDS. Understanding of chemical and lab safety requirements.This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S.... For full info follow application link. Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account