Laboratory Tech 6

ATI • Monroe, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ATI is seeking a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for its laboratory department at the Monroe, North Carolina facility. The role prepares material samples for metallographic evaluation by mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching them. The successful candidate is self-motivated, works well with a team, follows work instructions, can multitask, and pays attention to detail.

This is a night-shift position from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: work two days, take two days off, work three days, take two days off, work two days, then take three days off. Training is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The position also assists with routine laboratory operations, equipment servicing and minor repairs, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and generating testing data for certification. Testing duties may include sample preparation, following written procedures, testing, validating and reporting results, and recording data in the laboratory information management system (LIMS). The grade represented by the “6” in the title is based on skill points; grade 6 corresponds to 150–249 points. Points reflect proficiency and ATI qualifications in chemistry, mechanical testing, metallography, and sample sawing and machining.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read measuring tapes.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mount material samples in appropriate mounting material.
• Grind mounted samples to create flat, even surfaces.
• Polish samples to remove deep scratches.
• Apply appropriate etching solutions to sample surfaces.
• Assist with routine laboratory operations and perform other routine laboratory work as directed.
• Perform routine mechanical servicing and minor repairs of testing equipment.
• Maintain work areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Generate high-quality testing data for certification, including sample preparation, following written procedures, testing, validating and reporting results, and recording data in LIMS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED