Metallurgical Lab Technician — Quality & Analysis

Atkore International; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Lab Technician based in Hobart, IN, reporting to the Principal Engineer/Manager. The role focuses on testing produced parts, preparing metallurgical samples, and assisting with failure analysis to support quality and production goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality inspections, measurement, and reading specifications, plus familiarity with mechanical testing and SPC concepts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years work-related experience in quality inspections, measurement and spec/print reading required.
• General understanding of mechanical testing of steel is a plus.
• General understanding of SPC is a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Ensure testing the parts produced at the facility are compliant with specs.
• Prepare samples for metallurgical analysis and failure analysis.
• Assist engineers with testing, data recording and documenting measurements.
• Maintain safety and production floor responsibilities including basic equipment inspections.

Skills

Quality inspections

Measurement

Reading prints/specs

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

AS400

JD Edwards

Job description

Atkore International is seeking a Lab Technician based in Hobart, IN, reporting to the Principal Engineer/Manager. The role focuses on testing produced parts, preparing metallurgical samples, and assisting with failure analysis to support quality and production goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality inspections, measurement, and reading specifications, plus familiarity with mechanical testing and SPC concepts.