Metallurgical Lab Technician – 2nd shift

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The AP1 Metallurgical Lab Tech owns the basket and drum sample review process on 2nd shift. Requires taking samples of stainless-steel baskets as well as aluminized drums. Cutting seams and welds into appropriate measurable sizes and running samples through a series of tests to qualify correct form and function. Qualifying the parts using Instron, calipers, mics and high-powered microscopes.

Requirements

Must be able to work 2nd shift hours (4 pm – 12:30 am) Monday through Friday.
High school diploma required
2+ years’ technical experience within manufacturing quality or engineering lab in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment
Ability to collaborate effectively within large, cross-functional teams spanning various organizational levels.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating across shifts and providing updates to leadership.
Demonstrated ownership of cross-functional program deliverables, with a focus on making decisions that benefit the organization.
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects to maximize output.
Computer savvy, able to learn multiple software programs and effectively run them simultaneously.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Self-starter.
Able to balance priorities in a potentially high-stress environment.
Ability to diagnose and perform root cause analysis and clearly communicate findings

Nice To Haves

College degree strongly preferred
Previous experience with handling and processing metal samples is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with different types of power tools and hand gauges is strongly preferred.
Six Sigma training / certification
Understanding and experience with schematics.
Management of a lab to include scheduling, resourcing and training
Understanding of ESD and electronic lab conditions

Responsibilities

Categorize and prepare samples according to standard operating procedures
Performing tests on drum weld and basket seam samples received from the lines
Investigating the root cause of the failures when applicable
Inputting the findings of the testing into the database
Communicating the finding(s) to the appropriate Quality Engineer
Performing 5S activity, organizing parts samples, organizing equipment and work areas
Oversee the condition of all testing equipment within the metrology lab, dealing with sample processing
Ensure that all testing equipment is in operable condition and provide accurate feedback
Responsible for operator-level preventive maintenance of lab equipment
Assist engineering with testing of modified supplier parts as needed
Supporting problem-solving with engineering staff
Supporting NPI (new product introduction) activities
Assist with Gauge Calibration activities