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Location

Danville, VA | United States

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Job description

Primary Function: Responsible for providing semi-technical and technical support work for laboratory professionals in the   Lab, plants and in the field for assigned Business Unit. 

Machines, Tools and Equipment used: Yarn test equipment, textile and nonwovens processing equipment,  ovens, molding /lamination processes, glassware, electronic balances and load cells, prepreg equipment, electrical test equipment-high voltage, computers,   FTIR testing, Thermal Analysis testing and SEM.

Materials Used: Glass, silica, carbon, Kevlar(R), and other industrial yarns and fabrics.  Acids, bases, dyes pigments,  wetting agents , reactive polymer forming resins, organic and inorganic chemicals.

Supervision:   Analytical Manager

Direction Exercised: None

Job Responsibilities:

 *1. Assist lab professionals to set up and conduct tests, analyses, and evaluations in the lab and in the                  field.
*2. Perform analytical and testing work independently, as assigned, in the lab and in the field.
*3.     Document testing and results; enter in appropriate databases.
*4. M ake and record observations and data; prepare reports as needed.
*5. Maintain facilities and maintain, operate, and calibrate lab equipment; will do repair work as                              necessary.
6.       Assist in making computations and preparing charts, drawings, and reports.
7.      P rovide a variety of mechanical skills in support of experimental programs
*8. Assist in special research and quality control tests and rechecks for color, durability, washability,  wearability,  flammability, etc.
*9.   Maintain a high Safety, Health and Housekeeping standard.
10. All other duties as assigned by management.

* The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.

Physical Requirements:

Activity Frequency, Amount, or Description

(x ) Fingering Example of ability: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers                                                         rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling

(x ) Grasping Example of ability: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

(x ) Repetitive Motions Example of ability: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands and/or fingers

(x) Walking Example of ability: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances                                                  or moving from one site to another

(x) Standing Example of ability: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time

(x) Sitting                              Seated upright 90 degrees at waist to work at desk, table or equipment as necessary

(x) Balancing Example of ability:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing                                                    or crouching on surfaces.                              

(x) Climbing Example of ability: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps, using feet and legs                                                   and/or hands and arms.

(x) Stooping Example of ability: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

(x) Kneeling Example of ability: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees

(x) Crouching Example of ability: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

(x) Crawling None

(x) Reaching Example of ability: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

(x ) Pulling Example of ability: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug                                                  objects in a sustained motion

(x) Lifting Example of ability: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects                                                           horizontally from position to position. Never exceeding 51 pounds without assistance

(x) Visual Acuity Example of ability: Sufficient to detect color – Must be correctable to 20/40

(x) Hearing Example of ability: Adequate to communicate over the phone and engage in normal                                                               conversation
Preferred Qualifications
2 years additional vocational school training or Associate of Science degree, previous experience in a laboratory setting or with composites nonwovens and/or technical textiles.

Mandatory Qualifications
High School Diploma, mechanical skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs.

  Assessments:
  Medical: 20/40 Corrected Vision; Color Perception Test  

*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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