Metallurgical Lab Technician

IFA Rotorion•Summerville, SC

10h

About The Position

The Metallurgical Lab Technician is responsible for providing support to the daily operations of the Metallurgical Laboratory including sample preparation, performance of analytical tests and preparation of technical reports. Essential Functions : Maintain safety standards within the assigned area of responsibility Operation of common machine shop equipment including (but not limited to) horizontal and vertical band saws, milling machines, lathes, grinders and hand tools Preparation of mechanical, chemical and corrosion test specimens Operation of metallurgical equipment including metallurgical abrasive saw, hand grinder, manual polisher and mounting press Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment as necessary Preparation of mounted and polished metallurgical samples Perform acid-etching on metallurgical samples Preparation of corrosion testing brine solutions Perform hardness testing Perform analytical chemical analysis testing Perform corrosion testing including applicable acceptance testing Perform routine tension and compression tests Operation of image analysis system Monitor and adjust corrosion chamber(s) conditions remaining with specified limits Perform weekly hardness verifications Perform weekly pH and salinity meter verifications and / or calibrations Communicate effectively using Outlook Compile and store information electronically per IFA standard operating procedures Preparation of technical reports documenting test results Monitor laboratory 30-day sample storage and dispose of samples as necessary Complies with ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025 Complies with organizational policies and procedures Utilize 5S methodology to maintain the laboratory Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
0 – 2 years’ experience in metallurgical testing
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025
Demonstrated understanding of ISO 17025 requirements including data control, laboratory integrity and continual improvement
Familiarity with lean principles including 5S
Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and practices
Basic knowledge of handheld gages and equipment (calipers, micrometers, thickness gages, etc.)
Basic knowledge of hardness testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
Basic knowledge of tensile testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
Basic knowledge of metallurgical testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
Basic knowledge of corrosion testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
Basic knowledge of chemical analysis testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
Basic knowledge of laboratory chemicals and reagents
Basic knowledge of driveshaft components
Basic knowledge of both metric and English units of measure
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Ability to read and write English
Ability to read and follow technical test methods and specifications
Ability to create accurate technically competent test reports
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization others
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Trained and knowledgeable in site safety policies and procedures
Ability to plan and organize his or her own work effectively in consultation with others
Demonstrated knowledge of computer and software operation including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & Access
Understand the consequences of non-conformances to the customer
Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to achieving quality objectives (UNIVERSAL per TS 16949)

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a technical field
Previous metallurgical laboratory experience
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Maintain safety standards within the assigned area of responsibility
Operation of common machine shop equipment including (but not limited to) horizontal and vertical band saws, milling machines, lathes, grinders and hand tools
Preparation of mechanical, chemical and corrosion test specimens
Operation of metallurgical equipment including metallurgical abrasive saw, hand grinder, manual polisher and mounting press
Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment as necessary
Preparation of mounted and polished metallurgical samples
Perform acid-etching on metallurgical samples
Preparation of corrosion testing brine solutions
Perform hardness testing
Perform analytical chemical analysis testing
Perform corrosion testing including applicable acceptance testing
Perform routine tension and compression tests
Operation of image analysis system
Monitor and adjust corrosion chamber(s) conditions remaining with specified limits
Perform weekly hardness verifications
Perform weekly pH and salinity meter verifications and / or calibrations
Communicate effectively using Outlook
Compile and store information electronically per IFA standard operating procedures
Preparation of technical reports documenting test results
Monitor laboratory 30-day sample storage and dispose of samples as necessary
Complies with ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025
Complies with organizational policies and procedures
Utilize 5S methodology to maintain the laboratory
Performs other duties as assigned