LAB TECHNICIAN I

Description

Company Overview: Valor is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions to government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to meet quality and production requirements 
• Safely handle chemicals
• Use SharePoint and Great Plains (GP) software to maintain a structured documentation/records system
• Monitor bath quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications 
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses to adjust chemical composition  
• Perform tank maintenance tasks concurrently (tank change outs, filter maintenance, wastewater treatment)
• Communicate clearly and effectively in a cross-functional team setting 
• Conduct quality compliance testing daily to minimize nonconforming parts 
• Support Lean 5S initiatives to achieve a workplace that is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity
• Manage inventory chemicals and supplies at your workstation 
• Other duties as assigned 

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, performance-based incentives, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment fosters growth and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions.

Application Process: We invite you to apply for the Lab Technician I position.

This position requires use of information and data which is subject to US Export Regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq., and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. 730 et seq. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Government.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder 
• Must pass all pre and post hire background checks
• Must pass preemployment and subsequent drug screenings 
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Advanced use of math skills (addition, subtraction, fraction, decimals, multiplication and division)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “Employee Possessor” eligibility                
• Must have minimum of 1 semester college level physical science and math and/or 2 years Chemistry Lab work experience.
• Must be able to work in an environment containing devices that may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker 
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test within 30 days
• Ability to obtain confined space certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification via Valor’s within 60 days of employment

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., push, pull, climb stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs., gripping
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception.