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Materials Engineering Lab Technician

Productive Resources
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Materials Engineering Lab Technician

Waterloo, IA - Full Time

Productive Resources(www.productiveresources.com)is seeking acandidateto be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Waterloo, Iowa. As a member of our team, the selected candidate willbe aMaterials Engineering lab technician whose everyday assignments and tasks may vary from routine to infrequent. Duties are relatively broad in scope and may require evaluation by the position holder. The holder of this position will perform materials engineering supporting tasks or complex laboratory analytical functions with limited engineering oversight.

This full-time position is indefinite in duration with theopportunityof professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties :

  • Complete tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples / components / processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.
  • Operate lab shop part sectioning equipment including abrasive cutoff machines, band saw, surface grinder, belt sander, mounting press and sample polishing machines. This includes standing up to 4 hours per shift, occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 35 pounds.
  • Perform daily hardness tester and spectrometer verification testing.
  • Perform hardness testing, chemical analysis, and microstructure evaluation.
  • Develop, recommend and implement laboratory analytical or process changes needed to maintain or improve product quality on a tactical or strategic basis.
  • Work with maintenance and production personnel to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, process, or analytical problems.
  • Perform daily shop and lab equipment preventative maintenance.
  • Participate on project teams to leverage knowledge and experience to improve factory performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Create and maintain process instructions or develop analytical processes to meet production needs.
  • Create and maintain laboratory procedures and processes.
  • Maintain Sustain level of 5S in the Materials Engineering lab.

Requirements :

  • 2-year associate technical degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong understanding of part prints, process instructions, and Deere / industry standards.
  • Basic to moderate knowledge of iron / steel making or heat treatment processes and application to materials analysis.
  • Microstructure interpretation / evaluation of steels.
  • Basic knowledge of production and analytical equipment, and maintenance activities needed to produce or verify a quality product.
  • Solid mechanical aptitude and a strong drive to grow this skill set.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic engineering software tools.
  • Experience in metallurgical analysis.
  • Experience with heat treatment processes.
  • Experience within manufacturing environment.
  • Experience within an engineering or laboratory environment.
  • Participation on continuous improvement or root cause analysis teams.
  • As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

    Why work for Productive Resources?

    Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

    We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity.Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

    We Offer CompetitiveBenefits :

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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