Prepare and perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of aluminum, for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development. Provide guidance and workflow direction to other test lab associates.
Essential Functions:
Set-up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, spectrometer, balance scales, polishing machine, tensile machine and other equipment to perform accurate testing of materials and evaluation of results as required by the Company’s quality policy manual and customer requirements
Inspection of incoming Ingot and Weld Rod material for acceptance
Test New and Reclaim Sand materials for Loss of Ignition, GFN
Destructive Testing to include Machine of test bars to record tensile, yield and elongation
Record test results on standardized forms and report test procedures used; prepare graphs and charts; maintain a log of all heat numbers; prepare paperwork for shipping and filing
Perform Hardness testing
Work with outside labs to complete additional testing, such as Elevated Temps or Round Robbin
Product Certifications including Heat Treat CoC, Chemical Analysis and others
Perform necessary verification/PM of laboratory equipment and maintain and clean equipment
Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned
Skills or Experience Required:
High school degree or GED is required; associate’s degree or equivalent certification from a two (2)-year college or technical school is preferred. Must have SPC charting experience. General knowledge of foundry operation and metal alloys is preferred, and a background in chemistry and/or metallurgy is helpful.
Other Position Demands or Requirements:
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Works in climate controlled test laboratory for most hours. Occasionally exposed to plant heat, dust, fumes and noise. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Denison, Texas
Website
https://denisonindustries.com/careers/
Skills
Analytical Chemistryunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Materials Analysisunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Metallurgyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Physical Chemistryunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Polishingunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Secondary Schoolunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Test Labunmatched
Testingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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