Automotive Met Lab Tech - 2nd Shift

Shively Diversified Management Services•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

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
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