Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Metallurgical Lab Technician to prepare heat-treated components and conduct testing to analyze material structures, micro-hardness, and case depth using specialized metallurgical equipment. Our employees are well compensated and are eligible for health care ensure and paid time off.

Responsibilities:

• Perform metallurgical testing to analyze material structure, hardness, case depth, and other tests as required
• Testing must follow all required specifications and be performed quickly to meet production deadlines
• Review test results comparing them to the specifications, prepare reports and approve materials based on criteria and requirements
• Promptly communicate results the met lab supervisor and plant management
• Develop and maintain charts and reports for the sediment and metallurgical processes
• Comply with all Global Manufacturing System systems and procedures
• Ability to problem-solve during manufacturing processes
• Safely and correctly operate lab equipment, perform routine preventative maintenance, and report any issues to management

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 2-year degree or completion of a program in metallurgy, material science
• Knowledge and experience conducting metallurgical testing, operating test equipment, and analyzing results
• Strong computer skills, ability to organize and prepare reports
• Comply with all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment, including always wearing the proper PPE, safely handling chemicals, and reporting unsafe work conditions or equipment immediately
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening