2nd and 3rd Shift Metallurgical Lab Technician - Forks Township, PA

Victaulic•Easton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions! Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them. About Us: Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property. Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. Our private ownership allows us to provide a more personal, family-like atmosphere. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.

Requirements

Technical education or background a plus.
Basic foundry experience in molding or melt a plus.
Good mechanical and technical ability.
Good computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical problem solving ability.
Excellent attendance record and the availability to work overtime as required.
Excellent ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as, state & federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights. Conduct safety training topics as required or needed. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes.
Perform chemical analysis of iron through spectroscopy and other laboratory techniques.
Perform mechanical testing of the iron as required.
Perform a wide variety of sand tests on both molding and core sand.
Monitor and maintain all testing and production equipment as required.
Maintain the metallurgical and process control parameters.
Work with the production personnel (hourly and salary) to ensure the integrity of the metal and sand quality.
Initiate and maintain metallurgical reports.
Participate in the Quality improvement/Lean processes to effect positive results.