Quality Lab Technician - Night Shift

Hydro; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro is seeking an on-site laboratory technician in Indiana to operate lab equipment, perform tests, and ensure quality across processes. The role includes a 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) with every-other-weekend work and an $2/hour shift premium.

Requires a high school diploma and proficiency in English. Starting pay ranges from $21.00 to $27.00 per hour, plus benefits such as medical, retirement, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Quality/Inspection and/or Automotive experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AS400.
• Basic knowledge of measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, taper gauges and height gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints and investigate out-of-tolerance processes.
• Strong attention to quality, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize risks and hazards and follow applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment, including CNC sample preparation, tensile testing and, where applicable, OES spectrometry.
• Perform laboratory testing and ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer and process requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and participate in required preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate product dispositioning when non-conformances occur and support the customer referral process.
• Support Quality Engineering with trials, data collection, analysis and product inspection.

Skills

Quality/Inspection experience

Automotive experience

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel,

PowerPoint

AS400

Measuring equipment

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Communication in English

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AS400

Measuring equipment

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Starting Rate of Pay:

$21.00–$27.00/hour, depending on experience and competencies.

Shifts Available and Hours:

Night Shift – 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

This is a 12-hour night shift schedule, working every other weekend (EOWE).

Shift Premium:

$2.00/hour extra for applicable shifts

What you will be doing

• Operate laboratory equipment, including CNC sample preparation, tensile testing and, where applicable, OES spectrometry.
• Perform laboratory testing and ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer and process requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and participate in required preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate product dispositioning when non-conformances occur and support the customer referral process.
• Support Quality Engineering with trials, data collection, analysis and product inspection.

Required Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good communication skills in English, bothspoken and written.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Quality/Inspection and/or Automotive experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and AS400.
• Basic knowledge of measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, taper gauges and height gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints and investigate out-of-tolerance processes.
• Strong attention to quality, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize risks and hazards and follow applicable safety requirements.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]