Laboratory Technician

Mueller Water Products•Chattanooga, TN

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Requirements

High School diploma preferred with metallurgy knowledge.
2-3 years of foundry experience.
Must be able to use Excel files to perform necessary calculations.
Must be able to quickly and efficiently perform lab calculations.
Must work well with hourly and salaried personnel.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary testing of materials and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality product.
Clean the spark stand.
Check the standard and adjust so the standard is read correctly.
Analyze production samples, steel samples, and other samples as requested using the Spectrometer.
Clean the Leco.
Perform leak check and troubleshoot and repair leaks on the Leco.
Change all reagent tubes/filters as required for the Leco.
Order spare parts and consumable materials for Leco.
Analyze production samples and other samples as requested using the Leco.
Analyze production samples using the Spectrometer, Leco, and or Ferrolab.
Calculate furnace additions and communicate to furnace operators.
Verify the calibration on the FerroLab(s) in use.
Check FerroLab results against Leco results.
Ensure that all test bars are poured, labeled, and delivered to the pattern shop as required.
Perform tensile tests and enter the test data.
Ensure that all nodularity samples are collected and analyzed from each tap of iron poured.
Polish the samples and evaluate the nodularity and enter into Xalt.
Ensure that all suspect castings are quarantined or scrapped.
Help ensure the laser pour is setup correctly at the start of the shift.
Load the rod and check alignment with the nozzle before catching iron.
Check positioning of the pig mold under the laserpour to make sure we do not have a crash when the line indexes.
Ensure inoculator is operational before catching iron.
Perform basic troubleshooting on the inoculator.
Understand what the inoculator alarms mean and how to clear them.
Calibrate the inoculator.
Watch the molds being poured through the shift and work with the operators to coach them on proper pouring.
Coach operators to keep the sprue full but not overflow and waste iron.
Coach operators to move a dripping nozzle away from the sprue until the pour event is started.
Burn out the nozzle as required to keep the sprue full.
Assist in changing out broken stopper rods.
Communicate about tap sizes when the tap size changes.
Make sure all alloy hoppers are full at shift start.
Check setpoints on alloy addition system.
Coordinate with castline to determine if a wash heat is required.
Write Maintenance WO’s as required and communicate with maintenance.
Assist castline supervisor with putting flasks back on the gondolas just after the dump.
Clean labs and work areas during downtime.
Assist in covering weekend work in the melt department.
Enhance the safety, quality, or productivity of the melt department.