Laboratory Tech 6

ATI • Monroe, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ATI is hiring a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for its laboratory department at its Monroe, North Carolina facility. The position focuses on preparing material samples for metallographic evaluation by mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching them. The role also supports routine laboratory operations and helps generate high-quality testing data for certification by preparing samples, following written procedures, conducting and validating tests, reporting results, and recording data in the laboratory information management system (LIMS).

This is a night-shift position, working 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Training is held Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The grade number in the title reflects the position’s skill-point level, which is determined by company need, qualifications, and use of skills during each review period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read measuring tapes.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures.
• Self-motivated, able to work as part of a team, able to multitask, and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mount samples by securing the material in appropriate mounting material.
• Grind mounted samples to create flat, even surfaces.
• Polish samples to remove deep scratches.
• Apply the appropriate etching solution 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 a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Perform duties to generate high-quality testing data for certification, including sample preparation, following written procedures, testing, validating and reporting test results, and recording data in LIMS.

What This Job Offers

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