Weathering Technician

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.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 to 5PM; Saturday: 8:00 to 4:30PM.

Work Environment: Outdoor position with regular exposure to warm weather conditions.

Key Responsilbities: 

• 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, marks 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 the machine field.
• Performs turn on/off of the machines in the field.

Requirements for Consideration

• 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.