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With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.\n\n1st Shift 7:00am-3:30pm\n\nProvide general oversight and support for the lab and technicians\n\nOversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures\n\nPerform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals\n\nDirect the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials\n\nEvaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering\n\nKeep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner\n\nTroubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes\n\nPerform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports\n\nLeads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing Participates in audits pertaining to NADCAP\n\nCustomer Surveillance Audits Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity\n\nIdentifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity\n\nMonitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department\n\nParticipate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews\n\nInteract with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues\n\nMotivates, coaches, and develops employees within the department\n\nOther duties as assigned by management\n\nAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.\n• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\n• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.\n• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.\n• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.\n• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.\n• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.\n• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.\n• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.\n• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.\n• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.\n• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.\n• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.\n\n• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.\n\n• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.\n• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.\n• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.\n• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.\n• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.\n\n• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.\n• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.\n• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.\n• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.\n• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\n• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.\n• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.\n• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals and solvents. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer\nseason.\n\nCompany Benefits:\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay\n\nCOMPENSATION RANGE: $28.00 to $30.00 Per hour\n\nThis position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.\n\n1st Shift 7:00am-3:30pm\n\nProvide general oversight and support for the lab and technicians\n\nOversee adherence to test methods and laboratory procedures\n\nPerform inventory management of all bulk and reagent chemicals\n\nDirect the proper preparation, storage, and use of all controlled materials\n\nEvaluates supplies and materials needed for testing and directs purchasing department on correct ordering\n\nKeep accurate records related to testing activities and prepare summary reports of data in a timely manner\n\nTroubleshoot instruments, equipment, and production processes\n\nPerform routine analytical and physical process control testing including evaluation of external test reports\n\nLeads continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory department including internal auditing Participates in audits pertaining to NADCAP\n\nCustomer Surveillance Audits Identifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity\n\nIdentifies or recommends new or upgrading of equipment and/or methods to improve productivity and capacity\n\nMonitors, measures and implements corrective action to improve results within the department\n\nParticipate in new process implementation within the company including customer specification reviews\n\nInteract with outside vendors, laboratories, and customers to communicate requirements and resolve issues\n\nMotivates, coaches, and develops employees within the department\n\nOther duties as assigned by management\n\nAccountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.\n• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.\n• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.\n• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.\n• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.\n• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.\n• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.\n• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.\n• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.\n• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.\n• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.\n• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.\n• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.\n\n• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.\n\n• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.\n• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.\n• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.\n• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.\n• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.\n\n• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.\n• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.\n• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.\n• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.\n• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.\n• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.\n• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.\n• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals and solvents. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer\nseason.\n\nCompany Benefits:\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay\n\nCOMPENSATION RANGE: $28.00 to $30.00 Per hour\n\nThis position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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