Lab Technician

MacLean Power Systems • Mankato, MN

8d • $16 - $18

About The Position

MacLean Power Systems – Mankato is seeking a part-time Lab Technician for its metal casting operation. The role is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday between 2 PM and 6 PM, with Sunday coverage opportunities on average every six weeks. The starting salary range is $16–$18 per hour.

The Lab Technician supports laboratory processes and improvement projects, conducts testing and analyses, maintains laboratory and production equipment and calibration records, and prepares customer material certifications. The position works with a cross-functional team to support quality, productivity, and process improvement. The role uses computer programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as gauges, charts, hand tools, and laboratory equipment.

The employee will receive OSHA 10 certification and attend monthly safety meetings. Employment is conditional on successfully passing pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background check. Employees must follow organizational and departmental policies, including the smoke- and tobacco-free property policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to complete laboratory testing, chemical and microstructure analysis, physical strength testing, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Strong, stable work background; mechanical inclination and ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to use gauges, charts, and other tools to make decisions and record data.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside the assigned shift.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies, including the smoke- and tobacco-free property policy.

Nice To Haves

• Additional schooling in chemistry or equivalent work experience.
• Experience or ability using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and executing laboratory processes and improvement projects.
• Perform laboratory testing, chemical analysis, and microstructure analysis.
• Conduct calibration and physical strength testing.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
• Maintain daily production records for process management and material certification.
• Determine and monitor appropriate laboratory parts and consumable stocking levels.
• Work with a team to determine and research laboratory equipment needs and purchases.
• Maintain a calibration database of laboratory and production equipment and part-specific gauges, and arrange for calibrations to remain current.
• Write customer material certifications.
• Provide feedback to the supervisor on laboratory process effectiveness.
• Offer suggestions for improving operations or processes.
• Perform the physical and cognitive demands required to promote safety in the work environment.
• Attend work during regularly scheduled hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Communicate and interact effectively with employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.
• Use computer programs for data entry and learn to use different machinery and equipment safely.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement options and career path options.
• Volunteer opportunities and support for programs employees support.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health savings account (HSA) investing opportunities.
• 401(k) company contributions, with pre-tax or post-tax investment strategies available.
• Health insurance options.
• Dental insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Three paid sick days.
• Earn up to five weeks of paid vacation.
• Cross-training and opportunities to connect and have fun with colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED