Lab Technician - MNP

Job Title: Product Assurance Lab Technician

Job Location: MNP, Utica, Michigan

Job Schedule: Mon - Fri & weekends as needed, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

About us:MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. Headquartered in southeast Michigan. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role: The Product Assurance Lab Technician supports the MNP Quality division by performing all fastener inspections and performance related testing for various metallurgical and fastener performance test methods. The Lab Technician will maintain all records and provide support to enable the laboratory to function effectively and in accordance with all quality criteria. Attention to detail and familiarity with fastener quality requirements are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities: Dimensional and performance inspection of fasteners using calipers,

micrometers, optical comparator, variable thread measurements using

Johnson/Tri-Roll gages, as well as other GD&T - positional dimensions

(perpendicularity, concentricity, straightness, total runout) using indicators and

fixtures as required

Review and manage fastener grain flow analysis / head integrity and Thread

Lap Inspections (cross section, etch to evaluate)

Metallurgical analysis of samples (core hardness, surface hardness micro

Vickers, evaluate samples for carbon pickup & de-carb, structure review for

martensite, bainite as required

Support cleanliness testing of samples

Torque testing of samples to evaluate gage ability & adhesive locking

performance using transducer and data recorders

Use of the spectrometer to evaluate chemical content of steel

Use of X-ray fluorescence to determine chemical content / thickness of

plantings

Participate in continuous improvement activities

Work with managers and other supervisors to communicate issues affecting

Operations

Other duties include root cause analysis of non-conforming / suspect parts

Essential skills required for success at MNP:

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Experience in cold forming and thread rolling

Blueprint reading & GD&T interpretation / measurement

Familiar with fastener quality requirements, strength classifications, thread classifications

Knowledge of carbon-based steel (1010-5039)

Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Must possess problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work well with others, dependable, and trustworthy

Excellent communication skills including oral and written

Must be highly organized and manage time wisely

Able to keep records and complete documents as needed

Benefits:Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check