2nd Shift Lab Analyst: Materials Testing & Microscopy

Lincotek; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincotek in North Carolina is seeking a Lab Analyst for the 2nd shift to prepare metallographic samples and perform materials testing. You will operate cutting, mounting, embedding, and polishing equipment and record results.

You will maintain the Lab Register, manage consumables, and collaborate with Engineers on development projects while complying with safety and quality procedures on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• 4 year College degree in chemistry, engineering or relevant study or 2 year college degree for same plus 2 years of relevant work experience
• Basic Laboratory skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for cutting, mounting, embedding and polishing for preparing metallographic samples
• Test LPCS, APS, HVOF, PACK, CVD, stripping, brazing, welding, laser drilling and shaping technologies
• Gather and enter data into Laboratory Register
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Interpret part cut-up drawings
• Operate optical microscopy for analyses of materials
• Multitask while performing prep-work and analysis
• Manage the internal Laboratory warehouse
• Work with Engineers and other Managers on development projects
• Compliance with safety and quality procedures on the manufacturing floor

Skills

Laboratory skills

Reading procedures

Reading drawings

Data entry

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelors or associate degree in chemistry/engineering or related field

Relevant work experience

Tools

Optical microscopy

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Lincotek in North Carolina is seeking a Lab Analyst for the 2nd shift to prepare metallographic samples and perform materials testing. You will operate cutting, mounting, embedding, and polishing equipment and record results.

You will maintain the Lab Register, manage consumables, and collaborate with Engineers on development projects while complying with safety and quality procedures on the manufacturing floor.