Albert A. Vaillancourt

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adgu9l@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertvailllancourt/

Objective

Utilize my 28 years as a chemical and physical testing technician into a leadership role.

Experience Adient – (Formally Johnson Controls)

Plymouth, Michigan

2011-Present

Quality Laboratory Testing Technician II

Automotive Seating

(Polyurethanes)

Experienced in Polyurethanes testing procedures in the Automotive Seating Industry.

Knowledgeable in Tensile, Tear, Densities, Ball Rebound, Wet/Dry Compression, Hardness, Measurements, Cutting, Repeat Compression, Fogging, Flammability, Constant Force Pounding, Odor, and Staining testing procedures.

Expert operator on Zwick testing machines.

Record and report all data for external/internal customers.

Trained and participated in A2LA Accreditation.

Operated and fixed laboratory test equipment as needed

Maintained a safe and clean laboratory.

Extensive knowledge in all OEM standards of polyurethane testing.

BASF (Contract)

Southfield, Michigan

2009 - 2011

Laboratory Coatings Testing Technician

(Automotive Refinish)

Prepared, applied, and evaluated OEM coating related materials for physical and chemical attributes for such purposes as product development, product maintenance, and color development.

Assisted lab specialists and chemists with routine tasks.

Prepared and certified small batches by following standard procedures and using company health and safety regulations.

Prepared samples through methods such as hand or machine spray application.

Evaluated samples of new and existing products for characteristics such as stability, durability, physical/chemical properties, and coloristic attributes.

Maintained detailed technical records, as required, in the form of a Laboratory Notebook.

Maintained a well-stocked, safe and clean laboratory, by taking inventory and monitoring raw material and product consumption.

Sika Corporation

Madison Heights, Michigan

2005 - 2009

Product Engineering Lab Testing Technician / Tech Service Rep (Adhesives and Sealants)

Supported automotive and industry application engineers by processing technical service request orders for current and future customer applications.

Test and analyze current and experimental Sika adhesives and sealants on customer supplied substrates.

Vast knowledge of all adhesive and sealant lab testing procedures including direct glazing, spray-on dampener on test panels, bead adhesion, tack free, lap shear testing, Shore A hardness, GM side impact, environmental testing, fatigue testing, submersion testing, slump, and salt spray and humidity chamber testing.

Generated efficient and concise reports with recommendations based on results of testing.

Documented all lab work and testing results in lab note book..

Maintained a clean and safe lab environment by adhering to the safety regulations brought forth by management.

Experienced on the MTS and Instron testing adhesives and sealants for extrusion force, tensile, tear, elongation, and peels.

Conducted and implemented customer trials on and off site.

Huntsman Polyurethanes

Auburn Hills, Michigan

1994 - 2004

Laboratory Technician Specialist II/ Technical Service Rep

(Polyurethanes)

Experienced in the chemistry and physical properties of blown foam polyurethanes technology.

Trained and certified user on the Desma 30/30 and PSA 91 low pressure polyurethane machines including repairing and calibrating

Strong knowledge in all physical testing procedures in footwear polyurethane testing including tensile, tear, elongation, flex testing, cup foam densities, mass volumes, Shore A hardness, Karl Fischer water titration testing, measurements and abrasion testing.

Always achieved on –time results with all requested projects from Engineers.

Conducted and implemented customer trials on and off site.

E.I Du pont (Contract)

Troy, Michigan

1992 – 1994

Small Batch Laboratory Technician

(Automotive Refinish)

Prepared and formulated scaled automotive small batches of solvent and waterborne refinish paint for future testing.

Strong skills in calculating and interpreting formulated blend sheets.

Maintained lab supplies including chemicals and tools.

Kept lab neat and organized and violation free.

Gained knowledge on automotive refinish testing including draw downs, adhesion “cross hatch” testing, panel spray outs, and environmental testing.

Education

Specs Howard School of the Broadcast arts (1988 – 1989)

Computer Skills

Very knowledgeable and proficient in computers and software including Word, Excel, SAP, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Skype, Windows 95 to Windows 10.

Experienced Skills

15 years Hi – Lo Driver.

28 years of computer skills

28 years of Laboratory testing experience.

5 years of OEM Coatings Laboratory testing.

19 years of Polyurethane Laboratory testing.

4 years of Adhesive and Sealant Laboratory testing.

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