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 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.
Technical skills and knowledge :
Strong understanding of part prints process instructions and 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.
Work experience :
The ideal candidate will have
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
Education :
2year associate technical degree or equivalent work experience
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