Metals Lab Technician

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by complying with safety rules and procedures
• Prepare custom metal alloys, melt and cast, prepare samples, and test sample preparation
• Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on metallic rod/wire samples
• Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on cable samples
• Perform metallographic analysis of metallic samples
• Perform root cause analysis for metallic failure samples
• Use analytical tools to identify metal composition and chemistry
• Maintain records and issue reports on test results generated
• Active participation in ITC Tech Service activities such as facility and equipment maintenance, housekeeping, safety audits, etc.
• Able to lift and carry by hand various tools, materials, containers usually small to moderate in size
• Able to lift and carry by hand various tools, materials, containers usually small to moderate in size
• Able to lift and carry by hand various tools, materials, containers usually small to moderate in size

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• The ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; organize work into logical process steps; use time effectively; and establish priorities
• The ability to work as an individual or as a team
• Demonstrates sound technical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to cross-train in all laboratory equipment and procedures
• The ability to gather specific information to understand issues and use good problem-solving techniques
• Capable of recording/taking electrical measurements, i.e. capacitance and dissipation, insulation resistance, using a multimeter
• Able to speak concisely and articulately; asks open-ended questions

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Metals Technology or related engineering or technical field