Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shift: 12 hours

Day Shift. Monday 1pm – 5pm & Tuesday – Thursday 5am – 5pm

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for but not limited to:

• Conducting mechanical testing.
• Metallographic sample preparation and evaluation.
• Mechanical and metallurgical validation testing.
• Electrical cable testing.
• Optical fiber testing.
• NDT Calibration checks.
• Receiving and inspection of Material.
• Quality Control over Production process.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of continuous improvement changes implemented at machine centers.
• Test and report critical product measurements to ensure internal and external customer quality requirements are being met. 
• Test and audit raw materials received from all vendors/Suppliers.
• Perform calibration of equipment as necessary.
• Observe all Safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to assure a desirable and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as per the direction of the Manager.

Any other duties that may be relevant due to experience, capability, knowledge, and education that may be directed by superior management personnel.

Works with production supervision and management to facilitate an efficient operation plan on site. Ensures the implementation and maintenance of the integrated HSE management system for the site. As directed and as needed, the duties require interaction with various internal functions and possibly external as well.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ manufacturing experience.
• One (1) year of laboratory and testing activities.
• NDT Level 1 minimum.
• Fiber Optics 1 year experience
• Manufacturing Quality experience.
• Job knowledge/skill, understanding of quality of work, production/work habits, attendance/punctuality, problem solving/initiative team participation, integrity /attitude, safety/housekeeping.

Required Skills:

• Proficient using MS Office and quality-related software, measurement tools, gages, and instruments and metallurgical laboratory equipment.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Must be self-directed and motivated; possess and has demonstrated the characteristics to grow within the organization.