Lab Technician

Bodycote; Victoria de Durango; On-site; MXN 179,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Durango, MX is seeking a lab technician to perform essential metallurgical testing and preparation tasks. Under supervision, you will cut, polish, etch, and analyze microstructures to support heat-treatment processes and product quality.

You will operate microscopes and hardness testers, verify calibration, and ensure compliance with CQI-9 and IATF 16949. Overtime and flexible shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma (Preparatoria) or equivalent.
• Minimum one year in lab or related position.
• Must understand general procedures for the heat treatment of materials.
• Must read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy, heat treating, inspection and related subjects.
• May work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines with integrity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation: cutting, polishing, chemical etching and microstructure analysis.
• Hardness testing: Vickers microhardness (HV) and Rockwell (HRC).
• Metallography: Case evaluation and depth measurement.
• Heat treatment: knowledge of carburizing, quenching, tempering and nitriding.
• Operate laboratory equipment: microscopes and hardness testers.
• Calibration and equipment verification follow-up.
• Support adherence to IATF 16949, CQI-9 and traceability.
• Safety: handling chemicals and waste disposal; promote safe practices.
• Assist laboratory startup: installation, validation and procedure implementation.
• Detect and report non-conformance to manager.

Skills

Hardness testing

Metallography

Blueprint reading

Lab data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microscopes

Hardness tester

Micro hardness tester

Metallographic prep equipment

Microsoft Office

databases

Job description

Summary:

Under limited supervision, responsible for essential job functions involving preparation and testing of parts.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Sample preparation: cutting, polishing, chemical etching and microstructure analysis.
• Hardness testing: includes Vickers microhardness (HV) and Rockwell (HRC).
• Metallography: Case evaluation (measurement of hardened and nitride case depth)
• Heat treatment: basic knowledge of carburizing, quenching, tempering and nitriding process
• Laboratory equipment: operation of microscopes, hardness tester, micro hardness tester and metallographic preparation equipment.
• Calibrations: equipment verification and calibration follow-up.
• Quality systems: knowledge of IATF 16949, CQI-9 and traceability is desirable.
• Safety: handling of chemical reagents and proper waste disposal. Promotes and practices safety and good order and cleanliness
• Laboratory startup: support with installation, equipment validation and procedure implementation.
• Non-conformance: Detect and report any non-conformance to manager.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education – High school diploma (Preparatoria) or equivalent
• Minimum one year in lab or related position.
• Must understand general procedures for the heat treatment of materials in accordance with customer requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Must have basic knowledge of metallurgy, heat treating, inspection and related subjects.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines with integrity.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up 10 to 25 kg
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, dust, noise and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment and for these reasons, all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.