Metallurgical Lab Analyst: Precision Testing and Safety

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Profit Sharing

Retirement Savings Plans with Company 

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Lab Analyst at our Cressona, PA facility. You will drive safety and testing programs, operate optical emission spectroscopy, and perform material testing per ASTM and customer specs.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years in manufacturing with gauges, drawings, and lab instrumentation experience. Expect a hands-on role in a machine shop environment with daily documentation and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience using gauges and reading drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis.
• Follow ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines.
• Safely operate manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment.
• Interpret customer drawings and identify tensile testing areas.
• Maintain documentation and comply with procedures and controls.
• Calibrate equipment daily and perform basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

JSA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Band saw

CNC machines

Lathe

Barcol hardness tester

Webster hardness tester

Micrometers

Verniers

Conductivity meters

Oracle

QTS

CIMEX

SCS

LAPS

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Lab Analyst at our Cressona, PA facility. You will drive safety and testing programs, operate optical emission spectroscopy, and perform material testing per ASTM and customer specs.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years in manufacturing with gauges, drawings, and lab instrumentation experience. Expect a hands-on role in a machine shop environment with daily documentation and compliance responsibilities.