Industrial Lab Technician - Press

Wieland North America, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. seeks an Industrial Lab Technician - Press Room in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on testing in-process and finished materials to ensure customer specifications are met and advising production on adjustments.

You will coordinate with Bliss Press Operators and other technical staff, interpret results, and support corrective actions. The position is fully onsite with a split shift and potential bonus based on company performance.

Qualifications

• AAS in a Technical Discipline.
• 3–5 years full-time professional work experience.
• Participation in ISO programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Handling universal wastes and proper labeling.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates dial indicator gauges and performs in-process examination to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Performs in-process dimensional checks before running material and records data electronically.
• Cuts cups with a wheel and highlights grain structure for microscope measurement.
• Uses a CMM machine to measure cup dimensions per customer lot numbers.
• Releases verified material for shipment and relabels packages when needed.
• Gathers chemical analysis data from cast shop via EMS and forwards samples to Spectro lab for testing.
• Notifies Quality Engineer of non-conforming samples and investigates root causes.
• Occasionally amends the Furnace schedule when inaccuracies are present.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Team collaboration

Education

AAS in a Technical Discipline

Tools

CMM machine

Spectro lab

Dial indicator gauges

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Industrial Lab Technician - Press Room. The Industrial Lab Technician will be responsible for performing tests on in-process and finished material samples to ensure that materials conform to customer specifications. The technician will advise production personnel, including Bliss Press Operators, of any necessary adjustments to in-process materials and communicate out-of-specification finished material test results to technical personnel for appropriate corrective action.This role is located in Buffalo, NY and will be fully onsite.

Base Salary Range: $26.00/hour

Hours: Split shift (6am-4pm/4pm-2am)

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

• Calibrates dial indicator gauges, performs in-process examination involving visual inspection of samples for physical defects and dimensional tests of cup height, base thickness, wall thickness, wall thickness variation, wall height, grain weight, and outside diameter to ensure customer specifications are met. Enter results into specified form.
• In-process dimensional checks are to be checked before running material to produce parts. Enter data into appropriate form to file electronically.
• Use cutting wheel to section cups to be electro-polished. Use an agent to highlight grain structure to be measured under a microscope.
• Use CMM machine to measure cup dimensions of multiple parts based on customer specified lot numbers.
• Release verified material for shipment.
• Relabel packages when necessary.
• Gather chemical analysis from reported data from cast shop via EMS.
• Forward strip sample to Spectro lab for tests when necessary.
• Notifies Quality Engineer or other appropriate personnel of non-conforming samples that may require additional investigation.
• Investigate into root cause for non-conforming parts.
• Occasionally amend the Furnace schedule when inaccuracies are present.

Lab Technician Qualifications:

• AAS in a Technical Discipline
• 3-5 years full-time professional work experience.
• Participate in continuous improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, 9001, IATF 16949 programs and procedures though active participation in the near miss program.
• Handles containerizing and labeling universal wastes including batteries and lamps, as well as spent aerosol cans (HW).

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits -Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.