Quality Materials Lab Analyst
About The Position
The Materials Lab Analyst will evaluate raw and welded materials by various destructive and nondestructive testing methods. Responsible for the coordination of the materials laboratory area to meet production goals. Completes daily paperwork. Demonstrates a commitment to quality, productivity, safety, and environmental policies. Responsible for communication within the work group, ensuring teamwork and a productive work environment, working with the production and quality supervisor to maintain the workflow of the area, and reporting issues to the manager. Evaluate examination results and determine if material meets contract specifications. Responsible for generating and maintaining test reports and records for the company and contractors.
Requirements
- High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience, or associates degree 2+ years' experience, or a bachelor's degree
- A high awareness of safety at all times
- 5+ years' experience in a fabricated steel environment
- Perform basic mathematical calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
- Ability to use basic laboratory equipment such as destructive testing equipment, hardness testers, measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges
- Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management, and customers
- Prioritize work to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problems with the minimum amount of assistance from the manager.
- Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years' experience in a fabricated steel environment
- Associate degree in NDT from an accredited school
- SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, VT, MT, and PT
- AWS CWI certification
- Competence in basic quality assurance disciplines, including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Responsibilities
- Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of material to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
- Mounting, Polishing, Etching, Charpy Testing, Tensile Testing, Metallography, Cutting, Heat Treating, Hardness Testing
- Enter quality data into QMS inspection software
- Make decisions regarding compliance with codes (including AWS & ASTM) and specifications
- Interpret reports on quality acceptance
- Reject material, stop work in process to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction when needed
- Works in laboratory conditions with consistent, accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits
- Accountable and responsible for the essential tools and equipment provided, along with the maintenance of these tools, to include calibration
- Assist in customer and 3rd party audits related to internal and vendor process control activities
- Assist in the calibration of inspection equipment, when required
- Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
- Inventory and order supplies as needed
- Maintain timely and consistent attendance
- Other duties as directed/assigned
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
