Onsite Casting Lab Technician: Metals Analysis & QC

Wieland North America, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Holidays off

Wellness program

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Technician (Casting) to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, ensuring accurate testing and reliable results.

You will inspect production samples, perform chemical analyses, and support automated lab operations on site. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree or an associate degree with lab experience, strong attention to detail, and practical knowledge of analytical instrumentation such as OES, XRF, ICP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or an Associate degree with 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Chemical laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining analytical laboratory equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results.

Responsibilities

• Operate, standardize, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, including OES, XRF, LECO, LUX, and related automated systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace components as needed to ensure reliable laboratory operations.
• Conduct chemical and material analyses using ICP, FTIR, and copper determination methods.
• Inspect production samples for surface defects and determine corrective actions, including rework or scrap disposition.
• Support automated laboratory operations by performing manual testing and analysis when required.
• Accurately document test results and maintain laboratory records in accordance with quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory testing

Mechanical aptitude

Procedures & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Associate degree +1 year lab exp

Tools

OES

XRF

ICP

FTIR

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Technician (Casting) to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, ensuring accurate testing and reliable results.

You will inspect production samples, perform chemical analyses, and support automated lab operations on site. The ideal candidate has a STEM degree or an associate degree with lab experience, strong attention to detail, and practical knowledge of analytical instrumentation such as OES, XRF, ICP, and