Heat Treat Lab Technician

MNP • Utica, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heat Treat Lab Technician supports the MNP Quality division by performing all fastener inspections and performance related testing for various metallurgical and fastener performance test methods. The Lab Technician will maintain all records and provide support to enable the laboratory to function effectively and in accordance with all quality criteria. Attention to detail and familiarity with fastener quality requirements are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

• Experience in cold forming and thread rolling
• Familiar with macro/microhardness testing and required sample preparation (mounting, sectioning, etching).
• Familiar with fastener quality requirements, strength classifications, thread classifications
• Knowledge of carbon-based steel (1010-5039)
• Knowledge of determinate factors for key part characteristics in relation to furnace operations.
• Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others, dependable, and trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written
• Must be highly organized and manage time wisely
• Able to keep records and complete documents as needed

Responsibilities

• Metallurgical analysis of samples (core hardness, surface hardness, microhardness (Vickers), evaluate samples for carbon pickup & de-carb, structure review for martensite, bainite as required.
• Reviewing all processed products on a per-order basis for conformance to required destructive and non-destructive requirements and standards for testing performed.
• Use of Carbon Analyzer to determine and confirm carbon potential set points within operational standards for austenizing furnace operational quality using shim material.
• Use of Tensile Tester for collection of ultimate tensile strength values to be reported on test certificates.
• Daily verification of lab testing equipment using calibrated standards for Rockwell hardness (HRC), superficial hardness (HR15N) and microhardness (HV); monitoring reporting for test environments (temperature & humidity).
• Process reviews and trend reviews for furnace control points (hardening, tempering, quench) on a per-order basis to ensure quality conformance with awareness of required key product characteristics.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities; Work with managers and other supervisors to communicate issues affecting operations.
• Other duties include root cause analysis of non-conforming / suspect parts

Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing.
• Aflac products are also available.
• Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period.
• Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed