Mechanical Testing Lab Technician
Steel Dynamics, Inc · Columbus, MS · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
Perform all tasks according to Steel Dynamics health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure monitoring and measuring equipment is verified before use
- Collect and prepare samples for testing
- Perform and evaluate mechanical tests according to standard procedures
- Perform preventative maintenance on all testing lab equipment
- Report any issues to the Mechanical Testing Lab Lead Technician or the Testing Lab Supervisor
- Work with others to repair Mechanical Testing Lab equipment
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness inside and outside of the lab
Qualifications
- Strong safety awareness
- Good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic)
- Self-motivated and able to work consistently without direct supervision
- Works well with others and independently
- Quality & detail oriented
- Mechanically inclined
- Willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime
- Ability to work in extreme environments
- Ability to perform repetitive stretching, reaching, lifting and walking to support routine responsibilities
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to drive to pick-up samples from different operating units
Preferred
- Previous testing or lab experience