Lab Technician
The Lab Technician is an integral member of the Trialco Operations team and will report to the Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor. In addition to lab testing, the Lab Technician position is expected to interact with all operations personnel who interact with the Lab.
Core Responsibilities
- Optimizing spectrometers [Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) metal analyzers] for measuring specific alloys.
- Determining appropriate alloy standards / reference materials required for measurement of produced alloys.
- Verifying chemistries of produced alloys (including small alloys containing silicon (Si), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), and titanium (Ti)).
- Verifying chemistries of incoming and outgoing materials.
- Determining chemistries of miscellaneous / test material sent by other companies.
- Maintaining and verifying lab equipment functionality.
- Basic lab housekeeping.
Where Required
Visually inspecting aluminum alloy ingot and sow surface condition / quality.Verifying printed label weights for ingot bundles and sows, ensuring accuracy.Other duties as assigned by manager or upper management.Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma.Experience working within a manufacturing operation.Professional communication skills working with other departments and employees.Preferred Qualifications
Three + years of on-the-job experience.Working knowledge of metal chemistry, scrap handling and melt practices.Desired Qualifications
BA in Engineering, Material Science, or another related field.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
401(k) and 401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceExperience
Lab tech : 3 years (Required).Spectrometer : 3 years (Required).Shift Availability
Day Shift (Preferred).Night Shift (Preferred).Overnight Shift (Preferred).Ability To Commute
Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (Required).Location
In person
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