Metallurgical Lab Technician

Harrison Steel Castings Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Metallurgical Lab Technician to ensure the highest quality standards in metal production. In this dynamic role, you will prepare and conduct various metallurgical tests, including spectrometer and chemical analyses, to support the production process. You'll work closely with the Melting Department to report results and make necessary adjustments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a family-owned company with a rich history and a commitment to excellence. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of metal engineering.

Benefits

401k and Profit Sharing

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

WeCare Clinic Access

Vacation Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with metallurgical tests and analysis is essential.
• Technical knowledge of spectrometers and chemical analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run metallurgical tests to ensure quality standards.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment for accurate results.

Skills

Metallurgical Testing

Spectrometer Analysis

Chemical Analysis

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree in Metallurgy or Related Field

Tools

Spectrometer

Carbon Analyzer

Job description

Metallurgical Lab Technician - 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:

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

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.