Metallurgical Lab Technician: Precise Material Testing

Dauch; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to gather and prepare materials for testing, and to analyze a range of properties using metallurgical, metallographic, chemical, and powder testing methods. You will collect, compile, and report test results while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and the development of position-specific skills in a dynamic automotive materials environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and written skills.
• Personal computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets.
• Team oriented; attention to detail.
• Development of position-specific skills such as metallography, chemical technology, or physical testing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare materials and specimens for testing.
• Test materials with analytical equipment to determine properties.
• Collect and report test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist in analysis of new equipment or test procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; perform related duties.

Skills

Mathematics

Written skills

PC skills (spreadsheets)

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate's preferred

Job description

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Technician

Job Description Summary

Gather and prepare materials and specimens for testing. Test materials with a variety of analytical equipment in order to determine metallurgical, metallographic, chemical or powder properties. Collect and report test results.

Job Description:

Gather and prepare materials and specimens for testing.

Test materials with a variety of analytical equipment in order to determine metallurgical, metallographic, chemical or powder properties.

Collect and report test results.

Maintain laboratory equipment.

Assist in analysis of new equipment or test procedures.

Maintain a clean and safe work area; perform other similar related duties as required.

Required Skills and Education

High school grad, GED -- Associates Degree preferred.

Strong mathematical and written skills.

Personal computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets are a plus.

Development of specific skills significant to specific position such as metallography, chemical technology, physical testing, etc. is necessary.

Team oriented.

Attention to detail.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.