Lab Technician

Atkore; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability保险

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore is hiring a Lab Technician based in Hobart, IN, reporting to the Principal Engineer/Manager. You will support production by testing parts, preparing metallurgical samples, and assisting with failure analysis to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include mechanical testing, sample mounting, microstructure documentation, and adherence to safety rules while meeting customer packaging requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading.
• General understanding of mechanical testing of steel is a plus.
• General understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving.
• Cutting, milling the tensile samples from the tubes.
• Mechanical testing of test samples.
• Mounting the metallographic samples.
• Polishing, etching and recording the microstructure.
• Ensure customer packaging requirements are met.
• Few tasks are primarily on the production floor and include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting up to 50 Lbs., etc. to perform inspections.
• All duties as instructed by the engineer/manager.

Skills

Quality inspections

Measurement

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AS400

JD Edwards

Job description

Harvey IL
Allied Manufacturing
16100 S Lathrop Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426, USA

Harvey IL
Allied Manufacturing
16100 S Lathrop Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426, USA

Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

We are currently looking for a Lab Technician to be based out of Hobart, Indiana, reporting to the Principal Engineer/Manager. The Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring testing the parts are being produced at the production facility, working on sample preparation for metallurgical analysis, and helping failure analysis.

What you’ll do:

• Adherence to Atkore Safety / Life Saving Rules is paramount.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean sustainment and problem solving.
• Cutting, milling the tensile samples from the tubes
• Mechanical testing of test samples.
• Mounting the metallographic samples.
• Polishing, etching and recording the microstructure.
• Ensure customer packaging requirements are met.
• Few tasks are primarily on the production floor and include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting up to 50 Lbs., etc. to perform inspections.
• All duties as instructed by the engineer/manager.

What You’ll bring:

• High school diploma required. Degree or technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading required.
• General understanding of mechanical testing of steel is a plus.
• General understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) is a PLUS
• Working knowledge of AS400, and/or JD Edwards a plus
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.
• Testing & measurement experience.
• Ability to read customer specs/prints and distinguish acceptance criteria.
• Ability to operate and read various measuring devices.
• Tape measure
• Calipers
• Micrometer
• Strong math skills, convert decimals to fractions and vice versa, convert metric to standard, understand basic geometry and algebra for product design.
• Safety action orientated.
• Must possess an outgoing positive attitude, learning skills, be a team player and illustrate a strong work ethic.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore.
• Be planning, organizing, and supporting Lab Programs
• Achieve operational excellence, provide superior support to production, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 46,800 - $64,350 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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