Metallurgical Lab Technician

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician to oversee metal and sand testing for process control in the foundry. The role is on 1st Shift, Monday through Friday plus weekends as scheduled.

You will test iron samples for chemistry control, monitor results, and interact with production to maintain quality and safety. Strong lab and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving a fast-paced production workplace.
• PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.

Responsibilities

• Test iron samples for chemistry control.
• Monitor chemistry results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Analyze samples for microstructure and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Test sand for properties and process control.
• Monitor sand test results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Perform core sand tests as needed.
• Perform strength tests on sample pieces.
• Interact with production personnel based on results to maintain process control.
• Maintain lab equipment in good working order.
• Interact with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Machine Shop, Human Resources and Accounting on a need basis.
• Perform task assigned by the Metallurgist as needed.
• Maintain a clean workplace.
• Adhere to established safety and PPE requirements.
• Provides other support to production and management as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

PC/Systems knowledge

Leadership & communication

Job description

Metallurgical Lab Technician

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Reporting To: Andrew Reardon

Description

A Metallurgical Lab Technician will oversee the metal and sand testing required for process control in the foundry. This position is on 1st Shift, Monday through Friday plus weekends as scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test iron samples for chemistry control.
• Monitor chemistry results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Analyze samples for microstructure and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Test sand for properties and process control.
• Monitor sand test results and alert production of out-of-range conditions.
• Perform core sand tests as needed.
• Perform strength tests on sample pieces.
• Interact with production personnel based on results to maintain process control.
• Maintain lab equipment in good working order.
• Interact with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Machine Shop, Human Resources and Accounting on a need basis.
• Perform task assigned by the Metallurgist as needed.
• Maintain a clean workplace.
• Adhere to established safety and PPE requirements.
• Provides other support to production and management as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Experience and/or Education:

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving a fast-paced production workplace.
• PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.

Job Benefits

• Health benefits, 401k, and Paid Holidays