Lab Tech 1 National
Company: Valence
Location: Grove
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Create monthly lab orders for physical testing Scribe / create
metal specimens for testing Track both physical and analytical
tests to ensure they are performed within the required time frame
Perform both analytical and physical tests to include but not
limited to, corrosion testing, paint adhesion, powder test, plating
adhesion, abrasion resistance, coating weight tests, cleaner weight
loss, intragranular attack & end-grain pitting, metal removal
tests, hydrogen embrittlement tensile tests, impact tests, hydrogen
pick-up, Atomic Absorption elemental analysis, potentiometric
titrations, acid-base titrations, gravimetric analysis, UV-Vis
Spectrophotometer operation and testing, pH analysis, conductivity,
and resistivity testing Create test reports to outline the testing
procedures and results of internally performed tests Perform
clerical duties to file lab orders, test certs, chemical
certificates of analysis, metal specimen certificate of analysis,
purchase orders, etc. Review testing records / logs for accuracy of
results and to ensure results are within shop control and
specification limits Review and monitor tank temperature recording
program to ensure solution temperatures of process tanks stay
within customer required ranges Tag out process tanks when needed
due to out-of-range concentrations, temperatures, etc. Communicate
with shop personnel to inform shop employees of issues with tanks,
test specimens, and/or operation of baths Handle glassware used for
analytical testing, know how to use precision measuring glassware
for analytical testing, and perform proper cleaning procedures to
prevent cross contamination issues between testing mediums Operate
corrosion resistance / salt spray chamber and perform any required
minor maintenance on chamber (e.g. change filters, unclog exhaust /
drain lines, etc.) Adhere to all safety procedures and know how to
use all personal protective equipment, first aid kits, eye wash
stations, and other safety devices
Keywords: Valence, Joplin , Lab Tech 1 National, Engineering , Grove, Missouri
