Lab Technician

Tenneco • Greenville, MI

119d

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists in the metallurgical, electrochemical, and wastewater treatment activities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field preferred.
• Advanced education in metallurgical, chemical, or environmental courses is a plus.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Metallurgical and electrochemical experience having performed chemical/mechanical analysis is a plus.
• 2-4 years in Waste Treatment and environmental concerns preferred.
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office.
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs required chemical and physical tests/analysis per quality plan.
• Hardness verification of hardness testers on sintering lines daily.
• Thickness, hardness and bond strength measurements of rolled metal samples. Recorded daily.
• Oversight of data sheets and record retention for each data sheet.
• Chemical and physical analysis of metal powder properties.
• Runs x-ray fluorescence, differential scanning calorimetry, and inductively coupled plasma machines.
• Metallographic analysis of received and finished material.
• Prepares reports for PPAPs, annual testing, and samples for QSL Lab.
• Reports and logs test results, prepares material certifications.
• Performs over-plate analysis (scrapes).
• Performs chemical analysis of plating solutions with ICP and titrations.
• Assists with Wastewater treatment operation and testing.
• Requests/monitors maintenance support necessary to maintain laboratory and WWTP functions.
• Assists Metallurgist and other Lab personnel in daily tasks.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree