Lab Operator (Temp)

SSAB Group; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB Group is seeking a Lab Operator to support production and shipping by ensuring products meet quality requirements. The role involves operating tensile, Charpy, bend, and Brinell testing along with CNC machining equipment, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

You will cross-train in all labs, complete training on schedule, and adhere to safety, environmental, and ethics policies as part of SSAB’s green transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or ability to learn CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to interpret industry specifications (ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA).
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Good communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate testing equipment (Tensile, Charpy, Bend & Brinell) and machining equipment (HDMI-plasma cutter & CNC machine).
• Safely operate sample preparation equipment and learn MES and lab test requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Cross train in other labs to provide coverage as needed.
• Complete all training within designated timeframes and attend required meetings.
• Follow company goals, values and policies.

Skills

CNC Machining

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HDMI-plasma cutter

CNC machine

Microsoft 365

Job description

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production and have committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and pushing for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Lab Operator supports production and shipping by performing functions to ensure products meet quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely operate testing equipment (Tensile, Charpy, Bend & Brinell) and machining equipment (HDMI-plasma cutter & CNC machine.)
• Safely operate sample preparation equipment and demonstrate the ability to learn MES and lab test requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Cross train in all other labs to provide coverage as needed.
• Complete all training within designated timeframes and attend all required meetings.
• Understand and support the company’s goals and values and adhere to company, department, safety, quality, environmental, and ethics policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience (or the ability to learn) in the operation of CNC Machining equipment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to interpret industry specifications (ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA.)
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Good communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain safe work area.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:

• Sitting 1-4 hours at a time; average 6 hours a day
• Standing 1 hour at a time; average 1 hour a day
• Walking 1 hour at a time; average 1 hour a day
• Alternate sitting, standing, and walking as needed

The position requires the following talking, vision and hearing capabilities:

• Talking person to person, on the phone, and in a group setting
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and in group a setting
• Vision at near, midrange, far, and peripheral vision
• Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The position requires the following pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying capabilities:

• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing 50 pounds or less

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Stooping and kneeling
• Reaching above shoulder

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Reaching and twisting at and below waist/desk level
• Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with left hand and with both hands together
• Fingering with both hands together or separately
• Feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures with both hands together or separately

The employee will constantly be required to:

• Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately

The employee will be required to work in the following conditions:

• Inside
• In extreme hot temperatures
• Amid fumes/dust/dirt/smoke
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid noise

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
• Position works (12) hours a day, rotating shifts to include both days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Overtime coverage for personnel on other shifts is expected.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

OUR CULTURE

At SSAB, we strive to create an environment where every team member is heard, valued, empowered, and engaged. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that everyone contributes to our collective success. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

• Locations 11 N Water St, Mobile, AL, 36602, US