Materials Lab Lead — Aluminum Foundry Testing & Training

Carley Foundry, Inc.; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision

Dental

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Company-Sponsored Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life

Spouse and Child Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Company-Sponsored Events

Signing bonus after 180 days

Job summary

Carley Foundry, Inc. is seeking a Materials Lab Supervisor to lead daily materials testing operations and support our aluminum foundry.

This hands-on role combines technical testing expertise with team leadership to ensure accurate results, dependable laboratory processes, and timely support for production. Reporting to the Inspection Manager, you will coordinate laboratory work, train and develop employees, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to investigate material

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of relevant materials testing or foundry experience.
• Hands-on experience with OES, room-temperature tensile testing, Brinell hardness testing, sand testing, and metallography.
• Working knowledge of aluminum casting alloys and how chemistry, heat treatment, and casting conditions affect material properties.
• Ability to recognize common casting defects and interpret results against product and process requirements.
• Ability to interpret test procedures and specifications, maintain accurate records, and clearly communicate technical findings.
• Working knowledge of calibration controls, internal audits, and laboratory quality systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A professional, fair, and respectful approach to employee supervision and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations, assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing and coverage to meet testing deadlines.
• Train, coach, and assess employees on testing methods, equipment, documentation, and safety requirements.
• Oversee and perform room-temperature tensile testing, optical emission spectroscopy (OES), Brinell hardness testing, metallography, and sand testing.
• Evaluate results using knowledge of aluminum alloys, casting processes, heat treatment, microstructure, and mechanical properties.
• Review test data for accuracy, completeness, and unusual trends; expedite questionable or out-of-spec results.
• Maintain testing procedures, sample identification, product traceability, and laboratory records.
• Coordinate proficiency testing, equipment calibration, maintenance, laboratory audits, and corrective actions.
• Work across departments to resolve material concerns and improve testing consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Materials testing

Team leadership

Laboratory operations

Data interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OES

Room-temperature tensile testing

Brinell hardness testing

Metallography

Sand testing

Job description

Carley Foundry, Inc. is seeking a Materials Lab Supervisor to lead daily materials testing operations and support our aluminum foundry.

This hands-on role combines technical testing expertise with team leadership to ensure accurate results, dependable laboratory processes, and timely support for production. Reporting to the Inspection Manager, you will coordinate laboratory work, train and develop employees, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to investigate material