Lab Aide

ATI; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan (company match)

Health insurance

15 vacation days

12 paid holidays

Performance bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Lab Aide to join our Richland, Washington facility. This role supports melting titanium and titanium alloys to produce ingots for aerospace and medical markets, with a focus on data accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include operating scales, sample processing, melt prep, data entry in LabTrack, and routine PM and housekeeping. Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and at least six months of lab experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow work, process, quality and safety procedures.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with employees, customers and management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of statistical software desirable.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate scales to ensure accurate material weights.
• Assist with sample processing, storage, archiving, disposal, shipping, testing, and pulling samples from furnaces.
• Conduct melt sample preparation (button melting, punch press, lathe).
• Assist with testing on lab samples using lab equipment and LabTrack data entry.
• Maintain daily check sheets and logs in the laboratory.
• Perform PM maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Statistical software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LabTrack

Forklift operation

Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is seeking a Lab Aide to join our facility in Richland, Washington. Our Richland Operation specializes in melting Titanium and Titanium Alloys to produce ingots for use in multiple applications in the Aerospace and Medical Markets.

Employees in this position must have basic math and computer skills. Additionally, the ability to stay organized and ensure accuracy is crucial for producing reliable data. A minimum of six months of laboratory experience and the ability to operate analytical laboratory equipment are preferred. Position to operate in an analytical laboratory environment. Attention to detail is critical in this position. Employees are required to work safely, as providing a safe environment to work in is the company's top priority.

This position works a rotating shift consisting of 12.25 hours (overtime paid after 8 hours of each shift). Shifts rotate weekly from days to nights, and hours are 5:45 am - 6:00 pm and/or 5:45 pm - 6:00 am.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operation of scales to ensure accurate material weights
• Assists with sample processing, including storage, archiving, disposal, shipping, testing of samples, and pulling samples from the furnace
• Conducts melt sample preparation, including button melting, punch press, and lathe operation
• Assists with testing on various samples in the laboratory using various laboratory equipment and using the LabTrack computer system to enter data collected
• Maintains daily check sheets and log books in the laboratory
• Conduct PM maintenance: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
• Laboratory cleaning duties as assigned including sweeping, organizing, cleaning surfaces, etc.
• Safety observations and various safety trainings; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
• Must be able to operate forklifts
• Other training and duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow work, process, quality, and safety procedures
• Strict attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to interact well with employees, customers, and management.
• Proficient in computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Desirable to have experience with statistical software packages.
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of six months of experience in an analytical laboratory
• Minimum of six months experience working in the metals industry
• Prior experience working in the metals industry

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

Total Rewards

ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 vacation days, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Hourly pay rate: $19.84 / Hour - $31.65 / Hour

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.