Lab Technician

Atkore•Merrillville, IN

63d•$46,800 - $64,350•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions is a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification. Atkore’s commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We are currently looking for a Lab Technician to be based out of Hobart, Indiana, reporting to the Principal Engineer/Manager. The Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring testing the parts are being produced at the production facility, working on sample preparation for metallurgical analysis, and helping failure analysis.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading required.
Testing & measurement experience.
Ability to read customer specs/prints and distinguish acceptance criteria.
Ability to operate and read various measuring devices.
Strong math skills, convert decimals to fractions and vice versa, convert metric to standard, understand basic geometry and algebra for product design.
Safety action orientated.
Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, learning skills, be a team player and illustrate a strong work ethic.
All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

Nice To Haves

Degree or technical degree preferred.
General understanding of mechanical testing of steel is a plus.
General understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a PLUS
Working knowledge of AS400, and/or JD Edwards a plus
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount.
Knowledge of 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving.
Cutting, milling the tensile samples from the tubes
Mechanical testing of test samples.
Mounting the metallographic samples.
Polishing, etching and recording the microstructure.
Ensure customer packaging requirements are met.
Few tasks are primarily on the production floor and include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting up to 50 Lbs., etc. to perform inspections.
All duties as instructed by the engineer/manager.