Laboratory Tech 6 (Met Prep)

ATI; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is currently seeking a Lab Technician for our lab department in Monroe, NC. The position involves mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching of samples for evaluation. Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, able to follow detailed instructions, and work well in a team environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and includes responsibilities such as assisting in routine laboratory operations and maintaining clean work areas. Basic math and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to work as a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Mount material by securing samples in appropriate mounting material.
• Grind and polish samples to create flat and even surfaces.
• Apply etching solutions to surfaces of samples.
• Assist in routine laboratory operations and perform various other routine laboratory duties.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read measuring tapes

Ability to read and follow written procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ATI is currently seeking a Lab Technician for our lab department in our Monroe, NC facility. Proper preparation is a crucial step in being able to metallographically evaluate material. The Metallographic Prep position consists of mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching of samples for evaluation. Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, able to work as a team, understand and follow work instructions, multi-task, and show attention to detail.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mount the material by securing the sample in the appropriate mounting material
• Grind the mounted sample to create a flat and even surface
• Polish the sample by removing deep scratches
• Apply appropriate etching solution to the surface of the sample
• Assist in routine laboratory operations and perform other routine laboratory work as directed. Perform routine mechanical servicing and minor repairs of testing equipment. Maintain work areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Perform a variety of duties to generate high-quality testing data for certification. These duties may include but are not limited to sample preparation, following written procedures, testing, validating, and reporting test results, and recording data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read measuring tapes
• Ability to read and follow written procedures

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.