Mechanical Lab Supervisor
Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA
•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Mechanical Lab Supervisor will oversee and assist in the coordination of Lab personnel, increase equipment reliability, and reduce downtime. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring test accuracy, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Requirements
- 2-5 Years of relevant Lab experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any field of study, but a related technical degree is preferred
- In lieu of degree, a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a Lab environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a Union environment
- Previous supervisory experience
- Fluent in Microsoft software
- Previous knowledge of the steel-making process
- Previous experience in Lab testing in the steel industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily work assignments/supervision for hourly Lab department employees.
- Reporting of Lab procedures / efficiencies
- Maintain up-to-date training of the Lab Technicians
- Monitor and report test progress through the Laboratory
- Ensure all scheduled tests are completed according to the approved test procedures and approve and release all confirming tests
- Effectively communicate department goals, achievements, problems, solutions, written practices, and changes
- Schedule employees in order to meet production needs
- Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, quality, and working environments
- Issue purchase requisitions for Lab supplies
- Plan and maintain production schedules
- Enforce Company policies and procedures (i.e., Safety, Quality, etc.)
- Analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees in solving work problems
- Recommend personnel actions (i.e., promotions, disciplinary, etc.)
- Maintain time and production records
- Instruct and ensure that employees are practicing safe work habits
- Coordinate repairs with central maintenance or outside technicians
- Coordinate waste acid disposal
- Develop new machining / sample preparation techniques and needed
- Maintain calibration program for the entire department.
- Operate Chemical testing equipment as necessary when needed (Leco, XRF, OE)
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and initiate repairs as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
