Machine Shop Technician I - Saw Operator

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), a family-owned company in Hatfield, PA since 1984, is a nationally recognized leader in destructive and non-destructive materials testing. We partner with top names like NASA, the U.S. Navy, and Lockheed Martin to ensure the safety and performance of mission-critical projects in aerospace, defense, power generation, manufacturing, and pharma. With an onsite machine shop and advanced metallurgical, chemistry, and calibration labs, we test a wide range of metals, alloys, polymers, composites, and more. Proudly voted one of Pennsylvania’s Top Workplaces, LTI offers the stability of a long-standing company with the excitement of work that impacts industries worldwide.

This is a 1st shift role working Monday to Friday from 6 : 30am - 3pm at our facility in Hatfield, PA

A Day in the Life of a Saw Operator :

• Reviews instructions and cutting requirements on job envelopes.
• Uses proper techniques for speeds and feed of different alloys in cutting.
• Follows all applicable and required specifications and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance to machining requirements.
• Maintains traceability of test pieces and customer scrap at all times.
• Stamps proper identification and location on test specimens, when required.
• Ensures that the saws and other shop equipment to be utilized are functioning properly and in calibration prior to performing any work.  Informs the supervisor whenever any equipment is found to be out of calibration or in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots problems and takes corrective action, as necessary and appropriate and within guidelines as established by the supervisor or manager.
• Monitors scheduled completion dates and times to insure that established schedules are met.  The supervisor must be notified sufficiently in advance whenever the schedule for a job might not be met.
• Assists with maintaining shop equipment. This includes cleaning the equipment, performing preventive maintenance as scheduled and performing repair maintenance as required.
• Maintains assigned work area(s) in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Understands and complies with LTI’s QA Program at all times.
• Seeks clarification when specifications or directions are unclear.
• Assists with the proper disposal of scrap metals from within the department.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations at all times and utilizes personal protective equipment, as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Machine Shop Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications :

This position requires use of information or access to processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export laws including but not limited to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with ITAR, to be qualified to work in this facility, applicants must be a US Person, which is defined as a US National, US Permanent Resident, and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

LTI is a multi-year recipient of the Best Places to Work and offers a full and comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, dental, 401k with company match, LTD, STD, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), advancement opportunities, and more!

LTI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing an application, please reach out to Human Resources at hrsupport@labtesting.com or 215-997-9080 x 2125.

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