Lab Technician

Orion Steel Group•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. JOB SUMMARY: Cut steel plate and pipe samples using Oxy-fuel, plasma torch and CNC robot plasma cutter Prepare and identify samples accurately and clearly and forwards to lab for testing Requires ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise Physical requirements are medium heavy Must be willing to learn and assist in the duties of a Mechanical Tester Reports to Mechanical Testing Supervisor

Requirements

Ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise
Medium heavy physical requirements
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime
Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification
Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and roll pages (work documents)
Ability to write legibly and accurately without transposing figures
Ability to work independently
Willing and able to work overtime to cover for vacations, etc.
Willing to be cross-trained for other positions in department
Desire and ability to be proactive in meeting needs of customer/departments
Ability to work with computers (data input)
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
Pass Ergonomics Test
Ability to run lathe, Band saws and Milling machines
Good written and oral communication skills
Eligible to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ASTM,API,MIL,ABS,EN, DIN, ASME, NACE and Lloyds Register testing requirements
Oxy-fuel cutting experience
Plasma cutting experience
CNC programming experience

Responsibilities

Cut steel plate and pipe samples using Oxy-fuel, plasma torch and CNC robot plasma cutter
Prepare and identify samples accurately and clearly and forwards to lab for testing
Assist in the duties of a Mechanical Tester