Precision Lab Technician - Calibration & Quality Control

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec North America is seeking a diligent Lab Technician to perform tasks in the Testing Lab, including operating equipment, measuring with micrometers and calipers, and calibrating tools. The role requires following SOPs, participating in cross-training across lab areas, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and adherence to safety standards, with potential rotating shifts and overtime to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Mathematical tasks include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with units, fractions and decimals.
• Applies common sense understanding to follow instructions and SOPs.
• Willing to cross-train in all lab areas; adapts to changes and maintains attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain testing lab equipment.
• Measure, inspect, repair, and calibrate precision measuring tools.
• Document equipment status in tracking systems.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs.
• Data entry and review.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and a safe work environment.
• Report non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Support continual process improvements.
• Accurately measure with micrometers, calipers and related devices.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as production requires.

Skills

Reading documents

Mathematical ability

Reasoning ability

SOP comprehension

Cross-training readiness

Detail oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Initiative

Accountability

Pride in performance

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vallourec North America is seeking a diligent Lab Technician to perform tasks in the Testing Lab, including operating equipment, measuring with micrometers and calipers, and calibrating tools. The role requires following SOPs, participating in cross-training across lab areas, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and adherence to safety standards, with potential rotating shifts and overtime to meet production needs.