Metallurgical Lab Technician: QC & Material Testing

InterPro Pipe + Steel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Interpro Pipe + Steel Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Lab Technician to join our quality control team. You will prepare and test samples to evaluate mechanical properties and perform metallographic evaluations to support product integrity.

Ideal applicants hold a High School Diploma; a Diploma in materials/mechanical/welding engineering is an asset. Experience with lab equipment, ASTM/API testing preferred, and a readiness to support a 24/7 production schedule with accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Diploma in materials / mechanical / welding engineering is an asset.
• Knowledge of ASTM and API testing requirements preferred.
• Academic training in metallography, metallurgy, heat treating, or non-destructive testing (NDT) an asset.
• Experience working in quality within a manufacturing operations environment.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment in a controlled environment.
• Experience operating equipment and machinery (band saws, milling machines).
• Willingness to support a 24/7 production schedule and overtime on short notice.
• Mechanical testing experience required.
• Strong data entry skills, alpha and numeric in multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate laboratory and mechanical testing equipment.
• Prepare and perform tensile tests on heat treated pipe, as welded pipe, and upset tubing.
• Safely operate laboratory and mechanical testing equipment.
• Prepare and perform hardness tests on as welded pipe, quench and temper pipe, and as quenched pipe.
• Prepare and perform impact tests as required.
• Follow detailed testing procedures and record findings as per documented guidelines, communicate results with appropriate stakeholders.
• Interpret weld quality based on metallographic results and communicate results to Mill LineAssist with maintenance, calibration and record keeping of all gauging equipment including the master gauge calibrations.
• Prepare and investigate sonic indications and imperfections to communicate results to sonic operators.
• Determine parameter changes in Heat Treat based on mechanical properties and microstructures and communicate results.
• Maintain records and run files in a readily accessible form. Review and appropriately filing of inspection records.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and housekeeping in lab area.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Laboratory equipment

Data entry

Overtime readiness

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in materials / mechanical / welding engineering

Tools

Band saws

Milling machines

Job description

Interpro Pipe + Steel Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Lab Technician to join our quality control team. You will prepare and test samples to evaluate mechanical properties and perform metallographic evaluations to support product integrity.

Ideal applicants hold a High School Diploma; a Diploma in materials/mechanical/welding engineering is an asset. Experience with lab equipment, ASTM/API testing preferred, and a readiness to support a 24/7 production schedule with accurate data entry.