Job Description
Job Description
Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.
Position : Materials Engineering Lab Technician
Location : Waterloo, IA 50703
Duration : 12 Months
Job Type : Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Shift : 1st shift (7 am to 3 : 30 pm but can be flexible)
- Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.
Job Description : MAJOR PURPOSE :
This job is for a Materials 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.GENERAL DUTIES :
Completes tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples / components / processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.Operates 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 poundsPerform daily hardness tester and spectrometer verification testingPerform hardness testing, chemical analysis, and microstructure evaluationDevelop, 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.TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :
Strong understanding of part prints, process instructions, and client / industry standards.Basic to moderate knowledge of iron / steel making or heat treatment processes and application to materials analysis.Microstructure interpretation / evaluation of steelsBasic 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.WORK EXPERIENCE : "The ideal candidate will have"
Experience in metallurgical analysisExperience with heat treatment processesExperience within manufacturing environmentExperience within an engineering or laboratory environmentParticipation on continuous improvement or root cause analysis teamsEDUCATION :
2-year associate technical degree or equivalent work experienceMaterials Engineering degrees are a great option.Open to recent grad candidates who are willing to learn.Candidates will spend the majority of the time (roughly 80% of their day) working in the shop floor environment.Lifting up to 25 lbs a few times a day is also required.Looking for either someone with a materials science / engineering degree (particularly with metal emphasis) or someone with a manufacturing background.They don't have to have a 4 year degree.This position has a lot of hands-on work including cutting and preparing metal samples along with testing and analysis so candidates must have experience in a manufacturing setting.Looking for local candidates only.Will need metatarsals for first day, business casual dress code.No travel associated with this position.Person may drive a client owned Gator after successfully completing training.TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
