Lab Technician - Hiring Immediately

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Job Description:
We are Hiring Immediately for a Lab Technician position!

About the Job:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting analytical and physical tests on metal powders to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. This role involves working with various types of metal powders, maintaining laboratory equipment and recording data accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare metal powder samples for testing.
• Perform standard and specialized tests per ASTM, AMS or customer standards for metal powders characteristics such as particle size distribution, density measurements and chemical analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, sieves and spectrometers, ONH and CS analyzers (Leco or Eltra) and particle size analyzers.
• Record test results accurately and maintain detailed logs.
• Analyze data to ensure consistency with quality standards per relevant specifications.
• Prepare reports, summarizing findings and observations.
• Perform tests in compliance with established protocols and industry standards.
• Identify and report deviations from quality standards and assist in troubleshooting/resolving quality issues related to metal powders.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment for accurate and reliable results.
• Comply with relevant regulations and standards in handling and disposing of metal powders.
• Collaborate with other laboratory technicians, engineers and quality control team members on improving testing methods and protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required and Preferred Experience and Skills, Education Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry, materials science or related field is desired.
• Relevant certifications or additional training in laboratory techniques is required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting, particularly with metal powders, is a plus.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
• Must be proficient in using laboratory instruments and software.
• Familiarization with ISO 9001/AS9100 is a plus
• Proficiency with Quality Assurance Principles such as Non-Conformance Management, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Incoming and In-process Quality control and Continuous Improvement Systems are highly desired.

Job Requirements:

• Ask about our Employee Rewards Program
• May be required to lift up-to 25lbs
• May be required to perform repetitive motions
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Additional Information:

• Ask about our Employee Rewards Program
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance
• Some positions may not require background check or drug test

Full-time, Part-time
$34.00 / hr

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift
• 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift