Laboratory Technician - ThermTech - Heat Treating Specialists
Waukesha, WI 53189
About the Job
We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services.We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part ofour growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain abright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, wewill welcome your application.
Job Description: The Laboratory Technician is responsible for collaborating with all other Quality functions,providing resources and assistance, amp; ensuring the consistent flow of product through the 305 LabWork Center.
Principle Duties amp; Responsibilities:
Experience:
Position Location: 301 Travis Ln, Waukesha, WI 53189
Position Hours: FULLTIME: M-F 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Position Wage: Hourly rate dependent on experience.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive pay with additional off-shift premiums
- Health and dental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer matched 401(k)
- Educational reimbursement
- On-site health care, health coaching, , psychiatric care, chiropractor, massage, amp; acupuncture services
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid Vacation (begins accruing from day 1)
Job Description: The Laboratory Technician is responsible for collaborating with all other Quality functions,providing resources and assistance, amp; ensuring the consistent flow of product through the 305 LabWork Center.
Principle Duties amp; Responsibilities:
- Perform metallurgical evaluations to determine the microstructure and case depth of heat treated samples
- Actively manage the labs to complete all lab work within 24 hours of receipt
- Ensure the accuracy of the Lab cell in Bluestreak
- Generate well written and thorough certificates of heat-treating
- Metallurgical Evaluations
o Coordinate with Mechanical Outsourcing the outsourcing of parts that are too largeto section internally
o Sand and polish sample
o Perform micro hardness testing
o Determine case depths for case hardened work
o Evaluate the microstructural components of samples
o Generate photographs of sample microstructures
o Enter all results into Bluestreak and various areas in the system
- Perform basic maintenance on all lab equipment
- Calibrate the microhardness tester
- Monitor amp; maintain lab supplies
- Verify tags are accurate and complete
- Replace tags as required to prepare for shipping
- Maintain test pin archive and dispose of old test pins in a timely manner
- Manage the Lab/Mechanical area to ensure all available lab samples are evaluated within 24hours of receipt.
- Maintain the accuracy of all mechanical outsource cells daily
- Prepare items for Transfer between different ThermTech work centers
- Generate, fill out, and assist in the investigation of Non-Conformances
- Coordinate with Internal Customers to ensure due dates are met and information flows toconcerned individuals.
- Communicate with External Customers when needed
- Ensure lab organization amp; cleanliness
All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test amp; background check.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience:
- Previous laboratory and/or heat treat experience considered a plus
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math knowledge
- English reading proficiency
- Safety amp; customer focused mindset
- Excellent written amp; verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Able to work collaboratively with others
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