Lab Operator (Temp)

SSAB; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB in Mobile, AL is seeking a Lab Operator to support production and shipping by ensuring products meet quality requirements. The role involves operating testing equipment like Tensile, Charpy, Bend and Brinell, and machining equipment, plus maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Candidates should be able to learn MES and lab test requirements, interpret ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA specs, and collaborate with team to meet company goals while adhering to safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience (or the ability to learn) in CNC machining operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance.
• Ability to interpret ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA specifications.
• 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 all other labs to provide coverage as needed.
• Complete training within designated timeframes and attend required meetings.
• Support the company’s goals and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

CNC machining operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading specs (ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA)

Communication & teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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: (While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards)

• 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.