Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses according to established methods, including operation of analytical equipment, calibration checks and adjustments, recording and reporting results, and releasing product and parts.
• Conduct a variety of lab preparation, testing, and support activities, such as:
  • Sample receiving – identify test requirements and enter specimens into the tracking system.
  • Specimen preparation – abrasive cutting, turning, milling, grinding, CNC operation, etc.
  • Mechanical testing – hardness, tensile, rupture, impact, etc.
  • Metallographic preparation and evaluation.
  • Chemical analysis.
• Maintain quality‑system compliance through calibration checks, self‑audits, and related activities.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Review industry and customer specifications and assist in developing, writing, or updating procedures.
• Rotate hours as needed to support production or department needs; daily or weekend overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical, mathematical, and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work and learn independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of mistake‑free work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows, spreadsheet creation for calculations, and data entry/review in databases.
• Minimum of high school education in math and science (chemistry, physics, general).
• Additional technical coursework or an associate’s degree is an asset.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance.
• Preferred: experience operating and maintaining chemical and/or physical testing equipment such as microscopes, tensile testers, spectrometers, etc.