Laboratory Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works in Rockport, IN is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform tests on materials per QSOPs. You will handle samples, run analyses, and document results.

You will work in a safety-focused environment, maintain calibration of equipment, and collaborate with production teams to support testing needs, with a rotating shift that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to interact with peers and management positively.
• Adaptability to changing plans and priorities.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, and handles production and analytical samples, ensuring correct identification and testing priority.
• Performs mechanical and chemical testing (tensile, strength, elongation, grain structure, corrosion, carbon/sulfur, oxygen, chromate, phosphate).
• Records, reports, and communicates test results using Labware and approved data systems.
• Maintains calibration and performance checks of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collaborates with production teams to support analytical and formability testing needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Data entry / Labware use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Labware

Data systems

Microsoft Office

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, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.