Laboratory Technician

AK Steel Corporation; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works in Rockport, IN, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform materials testing per QSOPs. You will collect samples, run mechanical and chemical tests, and document results using Labware and approved data systems.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, calibration checks, and collaboration with production teams. A high school diploma and ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interact with peers and management in a positive manner.
• Adapts effectively to changing plans and priorities.
• Ability to work rotating schedule; including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, and properly handles production and analytical samples, ensuring correct identification and testing priority.
• Performs mechanical and chemical testing, including tensile, strength, elongation, grain structure, corrosion, carbon/sulfur, oxygen, chromate, and phosphate analyses.
• Accurately records, reports, and communicates test results using Labware and approved data systems.
• Conducts safety and quality observations to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Verifies, maintains, and documents calibration and performance checks of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collaborates with production teams to support analytical and formality testing needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Labware proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Labware

Job description

Location: Rockport, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works has an immediate opportunity for a Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing multiple required tests on materials per the Quality Standard Operating Procedures (QSOP).

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and quality by following all JSHA’s and QSOP’s and participating in daily safety and quality meetings.
• Collects, receives, and properly handles production and analytical samples, ensuring correct identification and testing priority.
• Performs mechanical and chemical testing, including tensile, strength, elongation, grain structure, corrosion, carbon/sulfur, oxygen, chromate, and phosphate analyses.
• Accurately records, reports, and communicates test results using Labware and approved data systems.
• Conducts safety and quality observations to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Verifies, maintains, and documents calibration and performance checks of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collaborates with production teams to support analytical and formability testing needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to interact with peers and management in a positive manner
• Adapts effectively to changing plans and priorities
• Ability to work rotating schedule; including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.