Melt and HT Lab Technician

Dicastal North America, Inc.; Greenville (MI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dicastal North America, Inc. seeks a Melt and Heat Treat Lab Tech in Greenville, MI to operate analytical equipment and measure aluminum and wheel quality. Duties include testing, specimen preparation, and reporting data to support production processes.

Candidates should have lab experience, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Safety procedures must be followed and documentation completed promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in Test/Evaluation Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)
• Solid working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills
• Experience in a Metallurgical Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain equipment and conduct analyses to support production processes.
• Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable data for quality control of aluminum wheels.
• Produce tensile and hardness specimens from in-process wheels using bandsaw/lathe/vertical mill.
• Prepare specimens for Emission Spectroscopy evaluation.
• Operate/maintain lab equipment (OES, Tensile Tester, Brinell Hardness Tester, image analysers, microscope, metallograph).
• Record and interpret test results, prepare reports and graphs.
• Maintain lab logbooks and equipment records and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Writing skills

Oral communication

Outils

OES

Tensile Tester

Brinell Hardness Tester

Digital Micro/Macro Image Analysers

Stereo Microscope

Metallograph

Bandsaw

Lathe

Vertical mill

Description du poste

Reports to: Lab Team Leader Date: April 2026

Summary

The Melt and Heat Treat Lab Tech is responsible for operating equipment and machinery to measure the quality of aluminum and the quality of casted wheels

• Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support Dicastal production processes.
• Perform routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Ability to operate bandsaw/lathe/vertical mill to produce tensile and hardness specimens from in-process aluminum wheels.
• Ability to operate lathe to produce chemical analysis specimens for Emission Spectroscopy evaluation.
• Ability to operate/maintain the following laboratory equipment/processes: OES, Tensile Tester, Brinell Hardness Tester, Digital Micro/Macro Image Analyzers, Stereo Microscope, Metallograph.
• Record and interpret results of testing and create presentation materials when required.
• Compile and issue test reports including analysis documentation.
• Use of computer programs to perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs as needed.
• Document information by maintaining laboratory logbooks and equipment record books.
• Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data; select corrective steps.
• Ability to train/monitor production personnel in operation of basic test equipment
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures are followed which include safety checks.
• Complete all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or designated

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Test/Evaluation Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)
• Solid working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a Metallurgical Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight
• Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

Melt and Heat Treat Lab Tech

Job Description Location: Greenville, MI Department: Quality Reports to: Lab Team Leader Date: April 2026

Summary

The Melt and Heat Treat Lab Tech is responsible for operating equipment and machinery to measure the quality of aluminum and the quality of casted wheels

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment, as well as conducting analysis and experimental procedures.
• Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support Dicastal production processes.
• Perform routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Ability to operate bandsaw/lathe/vertical mill to produce tensile and hardness specimens from in-process aluminum wheels.
• Ability to operate lathe to produce chemical analysis specimens for Emission Spectroscopy evaluation.
• Ability to operate/maintain the following laboratory equipment/processes: OES, Tensile Tester, Brinell Hardness Tester, Digital Micro/Macro Image Analyzers, Stereo Microscope, Metallograph.
• Record and interpret results of testing and create presentation materials when required.
• Compile and issue test reports including analysis documentation.
• Use of computer programs to perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs as needed.
• Document information by maintaining laboratory logbooks and equipment record books.
• Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data; select corrective steps.
• Ability to train/monitor production personnel in operation of basic test equipment
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures are followed which include safety checks.
• Complete all required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or designated

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Test/Evaluation Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)
• Solid working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a Metallurgical Laboratory environment (Preferred, not required)

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment
• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight
• Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with