Metallurgy Lab Technician

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Elkton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silk Road Technologies Canada seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician to analyze metallic specimens, determining yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, hardness, microstructure, and more at our Elkton, MI site.

You will verify heat treatment, prepare samples, run Rockwell and profilometer tests, maintain test schedules, and document inspections while upholding TS 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 compliance.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read/understand IATF16949, ISO9001:2015, ISO-14001 procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic cooperation, commitment and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Verify heat treatment effectiveness per customer standards.
• Prepare metallurgical samples for analysis.
• Perform Rockwell, 3MA, and profilometer tests.
• Maintain test schedule for furnace chambers and die cavities.
• Complete inspection documents as requested.
• Use measurement tools and lab equipment.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisor and team.
• Collect SPC data.
• Perform GR&R studies.

Skills

IATF16949

Multitasking

Cooperation

Commitment

Learnability

Fast-paced

Mechanical ability

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

QMS database

QAD database

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Tracking Code

11066

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs routine analysis on metallic specimens to determine their physical properties, which include but are not limited to Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Elongation %, Hardness, Microhardness and Microstructure.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Verify the effectiveness of the heat treatment process in accordance with customer standards.
• Perform Metallurgical sample preparation that ensures the quality of analysis
• Perform (Rockwell testing, 3MA, and profilometer) metallographic testing for special requests and heat treat batches.
• Maintain accurate test schedule for validating furnace chambers and die cavities in the hot stamp process.
• Completing inspection documents as requested.
• Understands how to use measurement tools and lab equipment.
• Communicate quality issues and concerns and/or non-conforming or suspect material with Metallurgical Lab Supervisor and team members.
• Collect SPC data as required.
• Perform GR & R Studies as directed.

• Be able to establish a clean point for heat treatment related issues.

• Ability to organize and participate in sorting activities, with 3MA or with other approved sorting methods.
• Has read and can train on the standard work instructions for all metallurgical lab activities.
• Support TS-16949 and ISO 14001 standards and procedures.
• Champions TS 16949 conformance in department.
• Understands, supports, and implements the company Safety policies and procedures into daily work habits.
• Understands, supports, and implements the company Quality policy and procedures into daily work habits.
• Understands, supports, and implements the company Housekeeping policies into daily work habits.
• Understands, supports, and implements Continuous Improvement skills into daily work habits.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly using 5S.
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years of related experience and /or training, or equivalent combination of education or experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001 procedures
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of cooperation
• High level of commitment
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Adaptive to a fast-paced environment
• Mechanical ability

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Business Judgment:

Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures in a professional and consistent manner. Able to apply common sense understanding and use appropriate judgment in routine business situations with supervisor, co-workers and customers

Technical Skills:

Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

• Microsoft Office at a beginner level
• Effective email and electronic communication skills are required at a basic level

Ability to work with the following data base programs and/or hardware:

• QMS database at a basic level
• QAD database at a basic level

Ability to work with the following tools or machinery

• Micrometers
• Calipers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk, and hear, with an ability to travel. When onsite at plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials.