Lab Analyst

Lincotek Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincotek Surface Solutions is seeking a dedicated Metallurgical Lab Technician to support the production area through analysis and reporting of metallurgical results for both production and development parts.

The role involves operating specimen preparation equipment, performing materials analyses, and maintaining lab data and inventory. You will collaborate with Engineers and Managers while following safety and quality procedures on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or relevant field, or 2-year degree with 2 years of related 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 as directed.
• 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 efficiently.
• Conduct testing on new consumable materials.
• Manage the internal Laboratory warehouse.
• Work with Engineers and other Managers on development projects.
• Adhere to the Company's Quality and Safety System procedures and requirements.
• Analyze and discuss lab results and reports.
• Manage consumable supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Chemistry/Engineering degree

Basic Laboratory Skills

Read/Analyze Technical Procedures

Read/Analyze Technical Drawings

Job description

Position Summary:

The objective of this position is to support the production area in the analysis and reporting of metallurgical results for production and development parts.

Essential Functions

• Operate equipment for cutting, mounting, embedding and polishing for preparing the metallographic samples
• Test LPCS, APS, HVOF, PACK, CVD, stripping, brazing, welding, laser drilling and shaping technologies, as directed
• Gather and enter data into Labratory Register
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Interpret part cut-up drawings
• Operate optical microscopy for analyses of materials
• Multitasking while performing prep-work and analysis efficiently
• Conduct testing on new consumable materials
• Manage the internal Laboratory warehouse
• Work with Engineers and other Managers on development projects
• Working within the Company's Quality and Safety System context, in accordance with its procedures and requirements.
• Analyze and discuss lab results and reports
• Manage consumable supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

None

This job operates in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computes, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The individual will be required to adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8 hours per day, with additional hours as business needs necessitate. Willing to work flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends, if necessary.

Travel

Limited to none

Education

• 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

Lincotek Surface Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.