Metals Lab Technician

IMC-Metalsamerica LLC

25d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

IMC’s roots in dirt floor foundries have blossomed into worldwide recognition in the copper anode and copper rod production industry. Dedicated management teams led the company expansion to a new 160,000 square foot copper and brass mill in the 1990s. Today, the site is an industry beacon, operating as a state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced and environmentally-friendly facility, with plenty of space for future expansion.

Summary: This position is responsible for monitoring the quality and specifications of all products coming in and leaving the facility. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work independently and is a self-starter.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate’s Degree in Science or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work procedures, and lab equipment manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• While performing the normal duties of this job, an employee must wear safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoe/boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt/sleeves/fire resistant coat or jacket. When working with Cress furnaces face shields and hot gloves are required. While working with chemicals or acids, rubber or non-latex acid resistant gloves are required. While working with the lathe, leather gloves are required.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing on a Spectrometer
• Perform routine testing on the Lecro Ro400
• Consistently communicate with management regarding any test results that may affect production
• Maintain safe and clean work area at all times
• Perform data entry for all test results and share with management
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to analyze and make informed decisions regarding the test results
• Basic knowledge of dilutions and chemistry
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees