Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FCA Quality Organization in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support Metallurgical Engineers and Materials Scientists in daily lab operations, including maintaining equipment and analyzing samples.

The role involves operating x-ray machines, spectrometers, pH meters, and microscopic analysis, coordinating with SQA and production teams, and working a 3-shift pattern with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and 3+ years laboratory experience.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry.
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required.
• Willingness to work overtime including weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality data to support the plant for automatic transmission manufacturing; operate and maintain equipment in the metallurgical lab.
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data.
• Assist in daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department.
• Perform engineering tests as required by engineers, including fatigue and torsional tests.
• Operate equipment such as x-ray machines, spectrometers and analyzers.
• Coordinate with SQA, third party service providers, and production control for inspections and teardown activities.
• Flexibility to work on a three-shift pattern with weekend duty.
• Collaborate with team members on tasks and projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

Google Sheets

Education

Associate degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science

Tools

X-ray machines

Spectrometers

Electrolytic analyzers

pH meters

Centrifuges

Microscope

Automatic micro-hardness tester

Job description

The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations. The Metallurgical Lab Technician (MLT) will perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures. Metallurgical laboratory technicians maintain computerized records of experimental data and operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester. The MLT will assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department. In addition to this the MLT will perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests and others as needed.

Specific Responsibilities Of The Role Are

• Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing Operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data
• Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
• Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including Fatigue tests; Torsional tests, and others as required
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester
• Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection and sorting, Teardown and Forensic
• Candidate should be flexible to work on a pattern Crew schedule over three shifts, and weekend schedule will be required
• Collaborating with other team members on tasks/projects

Basic And Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
• Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or other related field

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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