Metallurgical Lab Technician III

Metallurgical Lab Technician - Woodhaven, MI.

Approximate six-month contract position

Pay : $28.00 - $38.35 per hour - dependent upon proven work history

Training initially on midnights and then role transitions to day shift, willingness to support on weekends

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for general support activities in a testing laboratory, including ordering of chemicals and supplies, sample receipt, small equipment maintenance and calibration (balance weight checks, spectrophotometer checks) and various administrative support duties. Will assist in routine sweeps of the lab to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Knowledge of mechanical testing (tensile and wrap bend). Experience in Microsoft Office application is highly preferred.

Description of the Metallurgical Lab Technician :

The Metallurgical Lab Technician is responsible for the safe and correct preparation of Aluminum sheet metal samples and the testing of those samples per the requirements of the testing plan associated to the material and standard methods used within the laboratory. The Lab Technician ensures the resulting values are correctly logged either via the automation system or by manual entry depending on the test. Decisions on metal usage are based on the results from the Lab Technician's work, so consistency and stability are essential characteristics of this work.

Expectations of the Metallurgical Lab Technician) :

• The Lab Technician is required to adhere to and promote all corporate safety practices
• The Lab Technician must practice safe housekeeping ensuring work areas are neat and clean
• The Lab Technician must be physically capable of handling large sheets of aluminum safely as part of the sample preparation process
• The Lab Technician must be capable of following the inspection plan and ensuring all necessary testing is completed for metal certification to occur upon release from the laboratory
• The Lab Technician must be capable of discerning passing vs. non-passing test results per the standards and reacting appropriately to the results
• The Lab Technician must be capable of operating various computer systems, following training, and must be comfortable with the Microsoft Windows operating environment
• The Lab Technician must be able to monitor the condition and performance of the testing equipment to ensure stable performance and reacting appropriately to instabilities is also a necessity of this role

Requirements of the Metallurgical Lab Technician :

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

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