Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring:  Laboratory Technician in Cedar Rapids

Shifts: 6am – 6pm and 6pm - 6am | Rotating Schedule

Pay: $22.00 / hour

In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support for the production departments for a local metal manufacturing company by providing analysis of metal samples from the manufacturing process

Primary Duties:

• Complete mechanical & dimensional testing of metal samples following work instructions & ASTM specifications.
• Utilize router, shear, & other small power tools to shape samples.
• Prepare & analyze solid metal samples for chemical composition.
• Enter data accurately and completely to record test results & communicate those results to required parties.
• Perform preventative maintenance & calibration to keep test equipment in good working order.
• Maintain retention sample inventory for required intervals.
• Support Quality & R&D departments with special testing protocols.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Science-related field, and/or 3 yrs of lab experience; or an combination of education & experience.
• Manufacturing or metals experience preferred.
• General understanding of PCs & related software experience.
• Sound communication, organizational & analytical skills with the ability to plan work.
• Proper use of testing equipment.
• Familiarity with ASTM methods.