Metallurgy QC Lab Technician - Precision Testing

Gfmco-LL; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GFMCO, LLC is seeking a Lab Technician in Cordele, GA to support lab operations, perform chemical analyses, microstructure work, and sand testing. The role includes maintaining records and assisting with coremaking, molding, pouring, and related tasks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and be able to follow written instructions, with basic computer skills and a willingness to learn testing equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Some computer experience is needed.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Self-sufficient and able to learn quickly.
• Willing to learn to operate testing equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Chemical (Spectro) Analyses: furnace, ladle, casting, and incoming scrap metal.
• Microstructure: Nodularity of poured samples and microstructure etching.
• Sand Testing: support for core making and molding processes.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of test equipment and lab facilities.
• Test Bars: collection, Hardness testing, and prepare for pick-up.
• Defect Analyses: obtain material, sectioning, microstructural preparation, and review.
• Customer Data for PPAP: Chemical analyses, Hardness testing, microstructural preparation, NDT, Hydrostatic testing, and review.
• File and maintain production records for coremaking, molding, pouring and cleaning departments.
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Skills

HS Diploma

Computer experience

Follow instructions

Self-sufficient

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GFMCO, LLC is seeking a Lab Technician in Cordele, GA to support lab operations, perform chemical analyses, microstructure work, and sand testing. The role includes maintaining records and assisting with coremaking, molding, pouring, and related tasks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and be able to follow written instructions, with basic computer skills and a willingness to learn testing equipment and processes.