Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Emerson•Erie, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Lab Technician professional to support quality and manufacturing excellence at their Urick Foundry. This role involves performing laboratory testing and inspection activities to ensure metal melting, pouring, and sand-making processes remain in control. The technician will conduct material testing, support certification requirements, maintain laboratory equipment, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to deliver quality products that meet customer and operational standards. The shift hours are 10pm-6am.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.