Laboratory Technician - Level 3
Primus International LLC - Woodmont Beach, WA
Posted: 8/15/2025 - Expires: 11/13/2025
Job ID: 292337763
Job Description
Country
United States of America
State / County
Washington
City
Kent
Division
Aerostructures
Company
Protective Coatings
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
18394
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Description
Located in Kent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full-service finishing for aerospace in both commercial and defense applications.
Founded in 1976, Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division. As a defense contractor Protective Coatings Inc. is registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls as a subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp and is fully compliant with all relevant facets of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
Position Summary:
Candidates for a Level 3 Laboratory Technician position shall possess the skills and knowledge to perform all duties expected of a laboratory technician. Level 3 Laboratory Technicians shall review and approve laboratory procedures and test results, write or revise laboratory testing procedures, and will be expected to train or mentor other technicians. They shall be well versed in calculating concentration and chemical additions, be able to troubleshoot problems associated with chemical processing, and analyze and report test results to internal stakeholders, such as production and quality. A chemistry degree is preferred but not required to fill this position. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates of this position must have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. As a condition of assignment, Level 3 Laboratory Technicians may be expected to access information and product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations. As such these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE). Operator is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Sets up and conducts or directs chemical experiments, and analysis, using techniques such as spectroscopy, titrations, and physical or chemical separations.
Calculate concentration and chemical additions following standardized formulas, or per customer specifications and/or internal procedures.
Review and approve laboratory procedures.
Review and approve laboratory test results.
Write and revise laboratory testing procedures.
Organize tank maintenance projects and schedules.
Perform process control and solution control testing and monitoring, and recognize trends in data.
From recorded data of tests performed, prepare technical reports, graphs, or charts that interpret test results.
Read, comprehend and apply customer specification requirements for chemical and solutions control.
Discusses test results and analyses with internal departments such as Production, Quality, Facilities, Chemical Maintenance, and Management.
Provides technical support or assistance to supervisors and production.
Troubleshoot and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems associated with chemical processing.
Maintain a clean and sterile work area, equipment, and lab ware.
Required Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must be detail oriented and a quick learner.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
Basic computers skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other laboratory software).
20/25 vision (corrected or not) including normal color vision.
Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
Ability to direct, mentor, and train other laboratory technicians.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, and mass) and U.S. equivalents.
A basic knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Required Experience:
Minimum (3) years of wet laboratory experience.
Level of Education:
High School Diploma or GED
A B.A./B.S. in chemistry is preferred, but not required to fill this position
Shift:
Monday through Friday from 4am-12:30pm
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $48.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details
Company
Primus International LLC
Industry
Iron and Steel Forging
Job Information
Location
Woodmont Beach, WA
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Job Position
1 Position(s) Open
Duration
Over 150 Days
Additional Information
Federal Contractor
Yes
Affirmative Action Plan
No
Primus International LLC - Woodmont Beach, WA
Posted: 8/15/2025 - Expires: 11/13/2025
Job ID: 292337763
Job Description
Country
United States of America
State / County
Washington
City
Kent
Division
Aerostructures
Company
Protective Coatings
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
18394
Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Description
Located in Kent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full-service finishing for aerospace in both commercial and defense applications.
Founded in 1976, Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division. As a defense contractor Protective Coatings Inc. is registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls as a subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp and is fully compliant with all relevant facets of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
Position Summary:
Candidates for a Level 3 Laboratory Technician position shall possess the skills and knowledge to perform all duties expected of a laboratory technician. Level 3 Laboratory Technicians shall review and approve laboratory procedures and test results, write or revise laboratory testing procedures, and will be expected to train or mentor other technicians. They shall be well versed in calculating concentration and chemical additions, be able to troubleshoot problems associated with chemical processing, and analyze and report test results to internal stakeholders, such as production and quality. A chemistry degree is preferred but not required to fill this position. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates of this position must have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. As a condition of assignment, Level 3 Laboratory Technicians may be expected to access information and product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations. As such these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE). Operator is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Sets up and conducts or directs chemical experiments, and analysis, using techniques such as spectroscopy, titrations, and physical or chemical separations.
Calculate concentration and chemical additions following standardized formulas, or per customer specifications and/or internal procedures.
Review and approve laboratory procedures.
Review and approve laboratory test results.
Write and revise laboratory testing procedures.
Organize tank maintenance projects and schedules.
Perform process control and solution control testing and monitoring, and recognize trends in data.
From recorded data of tests performed, prepare technical reports, graphs, or charts that interpret test results.
Read, comprehend and apply customer specification requirements for chemical and solutions control.
Discusses test results and analyses with internal departments such as Production, Quality, Facilities, Chemical Maintenance, and Management.
Provides technical support or assistance to supervisors and production.
Troubleshoot and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems associated with chemical processing.
Maintain a clean and sterile work area, equipment, and lab ware.
Required Skills:
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must be detail oriented and a quick learner.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
Basic computers skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other laboratory software).
20/25 vision (corrected or not) including normal color vision.
Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
Ability to direct, mentor, and train other laboratory technicians.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, and mass) and U.S. equivalents.
A basic knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Required Experience:
Minimum (3) years of wet laboratory experience.
Level of Education:
High School Diploma or GED
A B.A./B.S. in chemistry is preferred, but not required to fill this position
Shift:
Monday through Friday from 4am-12:30pm
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $48.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
Job Summary
Veteran Preference
Company Details
Company
Primus International LLC
Industry
Iron and Steel Forging
Job Information
Location
Woodmont Beach, WA
Job Type
Full Time Employee
Experience
2+ to 5 Years
Education Level
High School or equivalent
Job Position
1 Position(s) Open
Duration
Over 150 Days
Additional Information
Federal Contractor
Yes
Affirmative Action Plan
No
Job ID: 489781426
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025
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