Automotive Met Lab Tech - 2nd Shift

Sdmsconnect; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sdmsconnect in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician to prepare heat-treated components and conduct testing. The role involves analyzing material structures utilizing specialized metallurgical equipment, ensuring tests meet specifications promptly.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and strong computer skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including dental, medical, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, ability to organize and prepare reports.
• Comply with all safety guidelines for a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical testing to analyze material structure, hardness, and case depth.
• Review test results comparing them to specifications and prepare reports.
• Safely operate lab equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Computer skills

Report preparation

Problem-solving

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Metallurgical Lab Technician to prepare heat‑treated components and conduct testing to analyze material structures, micro‑hardness, and case depth using specialized metallurgical equipment. Our employees are well compensated and are eligible for health care and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical testing to analyze material structure, hardness, case depth, and other tests as required.
• Testing must follow all required specifications and be performed quickly to meet production deadlines.
• Review test results comparing them to specifications, prepare reports, and approve materials based on criteria and requirements.
• Promptly communicate results to the lab supervisor and plant management.
• Develop and maintain charts and reports for the sediment and metallurgical processes.
• Comply with all Global Manufacturing System systems and procedures.
• Ability to problem‑solve during manufacturing processes.
• Safely and correctly operate lab equipment, perform routine preventative maintenance, and report any issues to management.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, ability to organize and prepare reports.
• Comply with all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment, including always wearing the proper PPE, safely handling chemicals, and reporting unsafe work conditions or equipment immediately.
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO