Lab Technician

SKF Group; Village of Falconer (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and 13 paid holidays

401K with 100% match up to 5% of your…

Company-paid life insurance

STD/LTD and supplemental benefits

Job summary

SKF Aerospace in Falconer, NY designs and manufactures bearings for the aerospace industry. The role focuses on lab analysis activities including cleanliness, carbide, grain size, retained austenite, residual stress, hardness, and macro etch.

You'll also program for lab efficiency using MS Access, Word, Excel and Visual Basic, while keeping lab records and maintaining cleanliness. Associates degree and 2–3 years in a manufacturing setting are preferred; SKF is an equal opportunity employer with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience; chemistry/metallurgy courses are preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in engineering or manufacturing; ability to work in a team.
• SKF Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleanliness, carbide, grain size, retained austenite, residual stress, hardness, and macro etch measurements.
• Develop lab efficiency improvements using MS Access, Word, Excel and Visual Basic.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, reorder supplies, and manage lab samples and records.

Skills

Lab analysis

MS Access

MS Excel

Visual Basic

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

Visual Basic

Job description

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Position Summary

SKF Aerospace is a first-tier supplier to the global aviation industry and much more. We design & manufacture complex, high performance, high-value bearings in steel and advanced ceramics. Our production group, technologies, & products are at the heart of aerospace industry and the world’s leading aircraft jet engine & gearbox manufacturers at our Falconer, NY location.

Key Responsibilities

• The analysis includes, but is not limited to: cleanliness rating, carbide rating, gra in size rating, retained austenite measurement, residual stress measurement, hardness measurement and macro etch.
• Computer programming as it pertains to lab efficiency improvements, skills in MS Access, Word, Excel and Visual Basic.
• Maintaining lab cleanliness, reordering supplies, and maintaining lab samples and lab records.

Job Requirements

• The position requires a minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field. Courses in chemistry, metallurgy, and Heat Treatment are preferred.
• Two to Three (3) years experience in engineering or a manufacturing environment. Must have the ability to work as part of a team.
• SKF Aerospace is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to bringing greater diversity to its workforce. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

• Rest and Relaxation . Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Work/Life Integration . SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.
• Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.
• Best in Class Benefits . SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!
• Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.
• Invest in your Future . Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.