Industrial Lab Technician - Materials Testing & QA

Atkore; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore in Hobart, IN is seeking a Lab Technician to support testing, calibration, and upkeep of the laboratory under the Lab Manager. You will prepare samples, perform mechanical, physical, electrical, or material tests, and document results to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

We value detail-oriented professionals with 1–3 years in a lab or quality environment, proficiency with Excel/Word, and ability to follow procedures safely. Autodesk Fusion experience is a plus; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or technical certification is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or test environment.
• Ability to perform testing and measurements per procedures and safety rules.
• Experience handling test samples and maintaining traceability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; Autodesk Fusion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, identify, and prepare samples for lab testing with proper labeling and traceability.
• Perform mechanical, physical, electrical, or material testing per procedures and safety requirements.
• Prepare test specimens and equipment setups for repeatable test execution.
• Record data and results in lab records and systems per quality controls.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025-compliant testing and calibration activities.
• Assist with inspection and upkeep of equipment and calibration logs.
• Identify test irregularities or safety concerns and report promptly.
• Contribute to test scheduling and documentation to meet timelines.
• Assist engineers with non-routine testing and process improvement ideas.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab workspace and accurate sample storage.
• Support audits by providing records and answering questions within responsibilities scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or technical certification

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline preferred

Tools

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Atkore in Hobart, IN is seeking a Lab Technician to support testing, calibration, and upkeep of the laboratory under the Lab Manager. You will prepare samples, perform mechanical, physical, electrical, or material tests, and document results to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

We value detail-oriented professionals with 1–3 years in a lab or quality environment, proficiency with Excel/Word, and ability to follow procedures safely. Autodesk Fusion experience is a plus; strong teamwork is essential.