Mechanical Lab Technician - CAD Engineering Resources

**Mechanical Lab Technician**- Kennesaw, GA

Six-month contract position

Our customer is the world leader in aluminum rolling, producing an estimated 14 percent of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. With industry-leading assets and technology, they produce the highest-quality aluminum sheet and foil products for customers in high-value markets including automotive, transportation, packaging, construction, and printing.

*The ideal candidate for this role will be: Organized and a persuasive communicator. They will have strong MS Office skills which include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

**Role Overview of the Mechanical Lab Technician:

**Our customer is currently seeking a contractor to join their team at their Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia The incumbent will be part of the Mechanical Characterization Team, working in collaboration with mechanical, applications technologies, shear, and metallography labs to provide leading-edge product and process technologies testing in current and emerging markets for our customer. With world-class people and state-of-the-art facilities, the center plays a leading role in developing advanced materials and innovative technologies supporting their customers and manufacturing plants. The Contractor will be a key contributor to various research and development projects focused on advanced aluminum products for the automotive, transportation, packaging, architectural, consumer electronics, and specialty markets. The incumbent will posses basic knowledge and work experience in mechanical testing techniques, as well as, provide support for lab functions/activities. The Contractor will be responsible for the quality of testing and results output with limited supervision.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Lab Technician:

• Conduct laboratory testing and output data for projects; including but not limited to, tensile testing, hardness, 3-point bending and dimensional analysis utilizing optics and CMM equipment
• Accurately CNC machine and measure samples for testing in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Carry out instructions within an existing work routine, identifying and reporting current testing status
• Understanding risks associated with a course of action; identifying risks to supervisor or project teams
• Provide data that is accurate and valid, and recognize data discrepancies or unanticipated results
• Possess general knowledge of testing standards including; ASTM, ISO, DIN, etc.
• Clearly communicate basic technical information or results effectively to internal customers
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with work groups and other internal functional areas
• Utilize equipment in a safe operating manner and in compliance with corporate safety standards

Qualifications of the Mechanical Lab Technician:

• Entry to this level typically requires a minimum offour (4) yearsof relevant experience, and a high school diploma and/or certification/vocational degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience with sample preparation for mechanical analysis (e.g. CNC machining, marking, measuring, hydraulic shears, etc.)
• Experience with mechanical testing techniques (e.g. tensile, Rockwell, micro-hardness, bending, etc.)
• Experience with ISO 17025 is preferable
• Ability to work with limited supervision from supervisor, project leader, or senior technical staff
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with computers (MS Excel) and their applications to collect, store, and analyze data and images

You should be proficient in:

• Driver's License
• Bachelor's Degree
• Data Analysis and Manipulation
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Analysis Programs
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel