Technician - Plant Lab

About the role

The FCA Quality Organization is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position supports the company's focus on changing the automotive landscape through metallurgical lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations
• Operate and maintain equipment in the metallurgical lab
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data
• Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
• Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests, and others as needed
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope, and automatic micro-hardness tester
• Collaborate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control, and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection, sorting, Teardown, and Forensic activities
• Work on a flexible pattern crew schedule over three shifts, including weekends as required
• Show strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Requirements

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
• Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or another related field preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

Stellantis offers competitive benefits to its employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility to work on a pattern crew schedule over three shifts, including weekends as required.

We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. EOE / Disability / Veteran