Lab Analyst

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Profit Sharing

Retirement Savings Plans with Company 

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Lab Analyst at our Cressona, PA facility. You will drive safety and testing programs, operate optical emission spectroscopy, and perform material testing per ASTM and customer specs.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years in manufacturing with gauges, drawings, and lab instrumentation experience. Expect a hands-on role in a machine shop environment with daily documentation and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience using gauges and reading drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis.
• Follow ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines.
• Safely operate manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment.
• Interpret customer drawings and identify tensile testing areas.
• Maintain documentation and comply with procedures and controls.
• Calibrate equipment daily and perform basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

JSA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Band saw

CNC machines

Lathe

Barcol hardness tester

Webster hardness tester

Micrometers

Verniers

Conductivity meters

Oracle

QTS

CIMEX

SCS

LAPS

Job description

Location: Cressona, PA, US, 17929 Career area: Health, Safety & Environment Department: B Shift Job Type: Permanent Apply by: August 31, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Monthly Profit Sharing
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Lab Analyst is a role of trust and integrity driving continuous improvement in all areas of safety as well as tensile testing (TYE) This position is focused on following compliance and corporate guidelines while improving on how we deploy testing to ensure testing repeatability. Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis. Proper documentation, following procedures, systems processes, best practices & training are all vital to the success of the ever growing Lab Analyst position. Following ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines. Safely operate manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment. Interpreting customers drawings, identify predominant area for tensile testing, computer entries, confides with management to understand customer requirements and/or standards.

• Safety awareness, ability to follow JSA's.
• ISO/IATF knowledge.
• Complete ENA TYE level 1 training w/test.
• Operate band saw, CNC's, lathe's, machine shop environment.
• Operate hardness equipment desk top and hand held such as Barcol's, Websters -understand hardness scales Brinell, RE, RH,
• Testing in accordance with specific control plans and document control.
• Measuring tools - micrometers, verniers, and other gages, conductivity meters.
• Conductivity (%IACS) testing.
• Operation of homogenization furnaces, grieve ovens, knowledge of aging practices.
• Drill press, hydraulic press (bending).
• Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis.
• Perform, interpret, approve, and report metallurgical tests, inspections, and studies as directed (examples: Customer samples, billet slices).
• Follow and understanding mechanical testing for government, military, federal, automotive & customer specifications.

• Sample prep round and flat specimens for tensile testing.
• Daily calibration checks on equipment & hand tools.
• Grain analysis (etching) using chemicals such as Caustic soda & nitric acid.
• Understand & use tensile test machines, ability to read testing graphs.
• Minor equipment repairs.
• Computer knowledge - data review & entry, understand function of software ORACLE, QTS, CIMEX, SCS,LAPS.
• Basic housekeeping in all aspects of the lab - maintain equipment daily via daily cleaning standards.
• Visual inspections of surface on samples as well as testing samples.
• Follow all compliance & corporate guidelines, ability to flag compliance issues.

What will make you successful?

• High school diploma. (required)
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience. (required)
• Experience using gauges and other inspection techniques, reading drawings. (preferred)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apre presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.