What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC?
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
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Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
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Parental Leave
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Bonus Plan Eligibility
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Education Assistance
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Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
$500 Sign-on Bonus
Shift Differential - $1.00/hour extra
6pm-6am (Nights) 4x4
- Implement, sponsor, and support all continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
- Operates equipment in the laboratory ranging from CNC sample preparation to tensile testing and, depending on the lab, OES spectrometry.
- Accountable for compliance to standards on all remaining manual processes that were not able to be locked down through hardware and software upgrade.
- Escalates product quality and/or compliance issuesto the Lab Supervisor as needed.
- Engages in learning and development such as,formal training protocols for initial qualification followed by functional understanding of the process, metallurgy, the mechanics of tensile testing, etc.
- Interprets industry specification requirements and identify compliance issues in the documentation coming down from the ERP.
- Identifies differences in testing requirements between industry and customer specific. Flags compliance issues which deviate from the standards.
- Participates in all required PM activities and reports equipment performance issues immediately to the Lab Supervisor.
- Operates with 100% compliance to new standards for data management and control. Required to immediately report all compliance issues identified within the process to Lab Supervisor.
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, appearance, and mechanical or chemical characteristics (temper, yield and tensile, elongation).
- Supports production team at press as needed.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
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Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.
Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.
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