Job Title : Technician
Duration : 12 Months
Location : Miami, FL 33170
Pay Rate : $19-21 / hr
Shift : Schedule : Monday Friday 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM
Job Description
The Weathering Technician plays a key role in supporting the Weathering Service Group (AWSG) in Phoenix, Arizona preparing, exposing, retrieving, and evaluating test specimens according to client specifications and industry standards. This hands-on role involves both laboratory and outdoor field work, requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow precise procedures.
Work Environment : Outdoor position with regular exposure to warm weather conditions.
- Assists with receipt and shipping of incoming and outgoing test samples.
- Prepares specimens for exposure by mounting and exposing as per client requirements.
- Set up new orders, log specimen into computer using AWSG database.
- According to list, acquires folder, retrieves samples, mark's location, completes paperwork (sign and date).
- Retrieves specimen for evaluation according to daily work list of tests due.
- Evaluates specimens at the designated intervals both in the laboratory or field, per industry standards and client specifications.
- Performes washes and measures gloss, distinctness of image (DOI), color, haze, and optical property readings at the scheduled itervals, using appropriate equipment as per the applicable standards.
- Verification / Standardization of instruments on a daily basis, or as needed by specification and company policy.
- Generates reports for clients
- Returns samples to field for resumption of testing.
- Performs field inspections (visual) and / or field washes, as per folder instructions; enters into computer.
- Machine / Testing equipment housekeeping
- Perform visual inspections utilizing weathering degradation knowledge
- Able to calibrate machines, complete necessary logs and records relating to preventative maintenance.
- May communicate with customers regarding industry standards (to explain the standards), provide test results, discuss changes in evaluations (as required by client) if needed.
- Able to effectively answer client questions and concerns via telephone, fax, email, or while visiting the site if needed.
- Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of departmental activities, cross-trained in most activities within the department, and able to facilitate the workflow within the department.
- Coordinates projects and solve problems for customers, vendors and quality auditors.
- Provides training, coaching and revises work instructions and policies.
- Performs field checks and patrols of machine field.
- Performs turn on / off of the machines in the field.
- Associate's Degree preferred.
- Experience in a laboratory or testing environment is preferred.
- Strong visual acuity with the ability to detect changes in color, light, and texture.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs or more continuously.
- Comfortable standing for long periods and working outdoors in warm weather.
- Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
- Effective communication skills for internal and client interactions.
- Self-motivated and dependable.
- Quality- and customer-focused.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the organization.