Metallurgical Lab Technician

A Metallurgical Lab Technician will oversee the metal and sand testing required for process control in the foundry. This position is on 1st Shift, Monday through Friday plus weekends as scheduled.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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· Test iron samples for chemistry control.

· Monitor chemistry results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.

· Analyze samples for microstructure and alert production of out-of-range conditions.

· Test sand for properties and process control.

· Monitor sand test results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.

· Perform core sand tests as needed.

· Perform strength tests on sample pieces.

· Interact with production personnel based on results to maintain process control.

· Maintain lab equipment in good working order.

· Interact with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Machine Shop, Human Resources and Accounting on a need basis.

· Perform task assigned by the Metallurgist as needed.

· Maintain a clean workplace.

· Adhere to established safety and PPE requirements.

· Provides other support to production and management as required.

Required Experience and/or Education:

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving a fast-paced production workplace.
• PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.

• Health benefits, 401k, and Paid Holidays