Quality Assurance Technician - Metallurgy Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by:

• Work safely and comply with all company safety policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Collect, identify and torch-cut product samples in accordance with established sampling requirements. 

• Safely operate cutting torches and associated equipment to obtain required test samples from tubular products. 

• Cut, machine and prepare test specimens using laboratory equipment and machinery. 

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, machinery and tooling in accordance with established procedures. 

• Develop proficiency in laboratory testing methods and equipment through on-the-job training and demonstrated competency. 

• Perform routine housekeeping and 5S activities to maintain a clean and safe working environment. 

• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives within the laboratory 

 

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 

• Previous manufacturing experience a plus. 

• Forklift Operator experience preferred. 

• Overhead Crane operating experience preferred. 

• Must successfully complete required company and job-specific safety and equipment training. 

• Experience with torch cutting and tubular steel products preferred. 

• Ability to safely work around heavy steel samples and laboratory equipment. 

• CNC machining/ operator experience preferred. 

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of the team. 

• Ability to accurately follow API, ASTM, ISO, customer and company procedures. 

• Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and communicate concerns appropriately. 

• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions and specifications and safety requirements. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate test records and product traceability. 

 

What You’ll Gain

• Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry

 

And Benefits that Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

 

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.