Lab Tech Helper

Weber Metals, Inc.; Paramount (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Weber Metals, Inc. in Paramount, CA is seeking an entry‑level Lab Tech Helper. You will undergo extensive hands‑on training by senior staff to master technical skills and learn to operate lab equipment, forklifts, CNC lathes, and measurement tools.

A strong willingness to learn and safety awareness are essential. Responsibilities include following safety, quality, environmental and business policies, assisting with sample preparation, data entry into ERP, and supporting lab technicians in

Competenze

• HS/GED or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety policies.
• Ability to work with advanced metal testing equipment.

Mansioni

• Follow Weber Metals safety, quality, environmental and business policies.
• Operate lab equipment and assist with sample preparation.
• Learn to use CNC lathe and measurement tools for test bars.
• Assist in data entry of testing certifications into ERP.
• Support lab technicians and participate in periodic exams and tests.

Conoscenze

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Formazione

HS/GED or equivalent

Strumenti

Forklift

CNC lathe

Alloy check machine

Micrometer

Caliper

Descrizione del lavoro

**All Applicants must comply with ITAR requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only.**

Summary:

Reporting to the Lab supervisor, this entry level position will go through extensive, rigorous hands‑on training by senior Lab employees to master highly technical skills necessary for other positions in the Lab.The Lab Tech Helper must demonstrate the ability and desire to learn.

Major Job Duties:

• Knowledge, awareness and collaboration of the Weber Metals Safety Policy.
• Knowledge and awareness of the Weber Metals Quality Policy and how it relates toyour job.
• Knowledge and awareness of the Weber Metals Environmental Policy.
• Knowledge and awareness of the Weber Metals Business Management System.
• Perform Lab housekeeping activities as directed.
• Learn how to operate a forklift to transfer test materials, test forgings & test remnants to various designated areas.
• Excise test blanks from simple test forging using aluminum band saw.
• Lear test remnant & prolongations temporary storage convention, and dispose/manage them accordingly.
• Learn to operate alloy check machine and helping receive forging stocks.
• Learn how to bookkeep and receive test material stock.
• Help create shipper orders to send test material for outside testing.
• Receive, review and data entry of outside testing certification into ERP system.
• Help operate CNC lathe to prepare test bars for tensile testing.
• Help machine tensile blanks using a fly-cutter for EC and hardness testing.
• Help machine grain flow sections using a fly-cutter.
• Learn and help Lab Technicians on identifying test remnants after test specimens were excised.
• Learn to perform hardness and conductivity test on test material/test blanks.
• Perform all work-related activities requested by Lab Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Learn from Lab Technician III/Lead on how to lay out test specimens on the test material/prolongation/forging.
• Learn from Lab Technician III/Lead on how to excise test specimens from test material/prolongation/forging safely and correctly.
• Learn from Lab Technician III/Lead to prepare chemical etch solutions, to prepare micro and macro specimens, and to photograph micros/macros.
• Learn blueprint reading to determine location of test bars.
• Learn how to use micrometer & caliper.
• Support special projects initiated by Lab supervisor/Metallurgists.
• Participate in Bi-annual Tensile written exam.
• Participate in Bi-annual Tensile Round Robin test.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements

Education/Experience:

• HS/GED or equivalent
• Work experience in manufacturing/testing/machining/sawing is preferred

Qualifications

Education

Required

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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