Laboratory Technician

Job description

Laboratory Technician Purpose: The Lab Technician will be responsible for providing technical support for the production departments. Primary Duties: - Complete mechanical and dimensional testing of metal samples following work instructions and ASTM specifications (tensile Strength, rockwell hardness, grain size, coating thickness, etc.). - Utilize router, shear, and other small power tools to shape samples to required dimensions. - Prepare and analyze solid metal samples for chemical composition. - Enter data accurately and completely to record test results and communicate those results to required parties. Maintain associated databases as needed. - Perform preventative maintenance and calibration to keep test equipment in good working order. - Maintain retention sample inventory for required intervals. - Support Quality and R&D departments with special testing protocols. - Any other duties as assigned. Schedule: We are currently hiring for a Day time 12-hour, rotating shift position working 3 days one week, and 4 days the following week. Salary: $19.50 hour - Associate Degree in Science-related field, and/or 3 years of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of educat...