JOB TITLE:
Lab Technician
LOCATION:
Greenville, MI
REPORTS TO:
Quality Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Manufacturing / Quality / Wastewater
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lab Technician assists in the metallurgical, electrochemical, and wastewater treatment activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs required chemical and physical tests/analysis per quality plan.
Hardness verification of hardness testers on sintering lines daily.
Thickness, hardness and bond strength measurements of rolled metal samples. Recorded daily.
Oversight of data sheets and record retention for each data sheet.
Chemical and physical analysis of metal powder properties.
Runs x-ray fluorescence, differential scanning calorimetry, and inductively coupled plasma machines.
Metallographic analysis of received and finished material.
Prepares reports for PPAPs, annual testing, and samples for QSL Lab.
Reports and logs test results, prepares material certifications.
Performs over-plate analysis (scrapes.)
Performs chemical analysis of plating solutions with ICP and titrations
Assists with Wastewater treatment operation and testing.
Requests/monitors maintenance support necessary to maintain laboratory and WWTP functions.
Assists Metallurgist and other Lab personnel in daily tasks.
Performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field preferred. Advanced education in metallurgical, chemical, or environmental courses is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous laboratory experience preferred. Metallurgical and electrochemical experience having performed chemical/mechanical analysis is a plus. 2-4 years in Waste Treatment and environmental concerns preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
Computer skills - Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
