Laboratory Technician

Location: Rockport, IN

About the role

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works has an immediate opportunity for a Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing multiple required tests on materials per the Quality Standard Operating Procedures (QSOP).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and quality by following all JSHA’s and QSOP’s and participating in daily safety and quality meetings.
• Collects, receives, and properly handles production and analytical samples, ensuring correct identification and testing priority.
• Performs mechanical and chemical testing, including tensile, strength, elongation, grain structure, corrosion, carbon/sulfur, oxygen, chromate, and phosphate analyses.
• Accurately records, reports, and communicates test results using Labware and approved data systems.
• Conducts safety and quality observations to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Verifies, maintains, and documents calibration and performance checks of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collaborates with production teams to support analytical and formability testing needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to interact with peers and management in a positive manner
• Adapts effectively to changing plans and priorities
• Ability to work rotating schedule; including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off