Metallurgical Lab Technician

Harrison Steel Castings Co.; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with profit sharing

Medical, dental and vision insurance

WeCare Clinic

Job summary

Harrison Steel Castings Co. in Attica, IN, is seeking a Lab Technician on the first shift to run metallurgical tests assuring metal meets specifications and quality standards.

The role prepares samples, analyzes with spectrometer and carbon analyzer, reports results to Melting, calibrates equipment, and assists with heat preparation and testing.

Benefits include 401k with profit sharing and comprehensive health options; the company emphasizes long-term career growth within a family-owned setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares test samples and runs spectrometer analysis and carbon analysis on steel and nodular iron
• Reports test results to the Melting Department to drive additions and heat preparation
• Calibrates and operates spectrometer and carbon determinator; performs minor preventive maintenance
• Performs chemical analysis using spectrometer and/or carbon analyzer
• Collects final chemical test samples from Foundry for each heat and processes them (grinds brushes stamps heat number cuts)
• Prepares test coupons and micro specimens; polishes samples and etches as directed by supervision

Job description

- Harrison Steel Castings Co.

Harrison Steel Castings Co. has an opening on first shift for a Lab Technician. This position runs metallurgical tests to assure metal is produced to the required specifications and quality standards are achieved.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares test samples, runs spectrometer analysis, and Leco Carbon analysis on steel and nodular iron test.
• Reports the results to the Melting Department so additions can be made and heats can be prepared.
• Calibrates, operates, and performs minor preventive maintenance on the spectrometer and the carbon determinator.
• Performs chemical analysis using the spectrometer and/or the carbon analyzer.
• Collects final chemical test samples from Foundry for each heat, then grinds, brushes, stamps heat number, cuts, and fine grinds the sample.
• Prepares keel black legs and other test coupons for testing or further heat treatment as directed by supervision.
• Prepares micro specimens and polishes them.
• Prepares samples for macro etching and etch

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary; 401k and profit sharing; medical, dental and vision insurance available for purchase; and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs.

About Harrison Steel

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.

Salary: $16.70 - $25 per hour