Metallurgical Lab-Lab Technician 2nd Shift

TQA Group • Bay City, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for routine metallurgical and physical analysis and laboratory testing of submitted or self-collected samples of materials used in products and manufacturing processes. Make decisions within the limits of general standards or procedures. Works without continual supervision and can re-prioritize according to established guidelines. Occasionally instructs or assigns work to support personnel. Assists with problem solving on manufacturability problems as they relate to physical, metallurgical, or chemical matters. Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards and continuously improves standardized work. Interacts with various manufacturing database systems.

Requirements

• 5+ year of related lab experience and/or entry level Bachelor’s degree in a Technical/Sciences-related area
• Knowledge of materials, substances, and their characteristics
• Oral and written communication skills
• Medium level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex
• Basic MS office skills

Nice To Haves

• Areas of expertise include: Quality, Testing, and Automotive systems

Responsibilities

• Prepares samples for evaluation including cutting, grinding, and polishing material using laboratory equipment.
• Conducts appropriate chemical, metallurgical, and physical tests of process or production material with the use of precision laboratory equipment.
• Approves material meeting established criteria and reports exceptions.
• Maintains complete and accurate test records.
• Adjusts technical processes based on test results.
• Assists with problem solving on manufacturability problems as they relate to physical, metallurgical, or chemical matters.
• Performs light maintenance on laboratory equipment (examples: change a band saw blade, change a cut off saw blade, refill coolant tanks) and maintains laboratory supplies.
• Inputs raw information into results database and provides analysis.
• Provides written reports of analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level