Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

If you are a Lab Technician professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will support quality and manufacturing excellence at our Urick Foundry by performing laboratory testing and inspection activities that help ensure metal melting, pouring, and sand-making processes remain in control. You will conduct material testing, support certification requirements, maintain laboratory equipment, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to help deliver quality products that meet customer and operational standards. Hours are 10pm-6am.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Perform metal and sand testing to verify process control and product quality requirements.

• Conduct incoming material testing and verify material certifications against applicable specifications.

• Prepare customer certifications, metallography reports, laboratory reports, and related test documentation.

• Set up and perform resonant frequency testing, including sample evaluation and verification activities.

• Interpret drawings, specifications, diagrams, and work instructions to support quality and inspection decisions.

• Maintain laboratory and testing equipment through routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.

• Ensure laboratory procedures and work instructions remain accurate, current, and aligned with operational requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances. You improve performance by identifying and implementing effective processes while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to perform laboratory testing and inspection activities in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results and findings.

• Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work safely and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Additional education or technical training in chemistry, metallurgy, materials science, laboratory technology, or a related field.

• Laboratory experience in a manufacturing, foundry, metal casting, or quality environment.

• Training or experience in sand testing, spectrometer operation, metallography, and resonant frequency testing.

• Experience reviewing material certifications and preparing laboratory reports.

• Training or experience using LECO equipment and other laboratory testing instruments.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

As a global organization, Emerson is committed to creating an environment where all employees can contribute their unique experiences, skills, and perspectives. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds and encourage those who meet many of the qualifications to apply. Through innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful results for our customers and communities.

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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Requisition ID : 26008764

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.