Quality Materials Lab Analyst

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Materials Lab Analyst for the 1st shift on-site in Brenham, TX. The role tests raw and welded materials, coordinates the lab area, handles daily paperwork, and ensures quality and safety in the production workflow.

Responsibilities include evaluating examination results, maintaining test reports, and communicating with the production and quality teams. Starting pay is $25.82–$32.31 per hour with eligible discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience, or an associate degree with 2+ years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrates high safety awareness at all times.
• 5+ years’ experience in a fabricated steel environment.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, including fractions to decimals.
• Ability to use basic laboratory equipment such as destructive testing equipment and hardness testers.

Responsibilities

• Test materials to determine conformance with AWS & ASTM specifications.
• Coordinate and maintain the materials laboratory area to meet production goals.
• Enter quality data into QMS inspection software.
• Reject material or halt work to minimize losses when needed.
• Assist in audits and calibrate inspection equipment as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Laboratory equipment use

Math calculations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma with 5+ years experience

Associate degree (2+ years)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Destructive testing equipment

Hardness testers

Measuring tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce.

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Materials Lab Analyst will evaluate raw and welded materials by various destructive and nondestructive testing methods. Responsible for the coordination of the materials laboratory area to meet production goals. Completes daily paperwork. Demonstrates a commitment to quality, productivity, safety, and environmental policies. Responsible for communication within the work group, ensuring teamwork and a productive work environment, working with the production and quality supervisor to maintain the workflow of the area, and reporting issues to the manager. Evaluate examination results and determine if material meets contract specifications. Responsible for generating and maintaining test reports and records for the company and contractors.

Work Schedule

1st Shift (Days)

This is an on-site administrative hourly position

Starting pay range (LG36): $25.82 - $32.31

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions

This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and has no direct reports

Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of material to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.

Testing duties include, but are not limited to:

• Mounting
• Polishing
• Etching
• Charpy Testing
• Tensile Testing

Metallography Cutting Heat Treating Hardness Testing

• Metallography
• Cutting
• Heat Treating
• Hardness Testing

Enter quality data into QMS inspection software

Make decisions regarding compliance with codes (including AWS & ASTM) and specifications

Interpret reports on quality acceptance

Reject material, stop work in process to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction when needed

Works in laboratory conditions with consistent, accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits

Accountable and responsible for the essential tools and equipment provided, along with the maintenance of these tools, to include calibration

Assist in customer and 3rd party audits related to internal and vendor process control activities

Assist in the calibration of inspection equipment, when required

Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures

Inventory and order supplies as needed

Maintain timely and consistent attendance

Other duties as directed/assigned

Required Qualifications for Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School diploma and 5+ years of work/educational experience, or associates degree 2+ years' experience, or a bachelor's degree
• A high awareness of safety at all times
• 5+ years' experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Perform basic mathematical calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
• Ability to use basic laboratory equipment such as destructive testing equipment, hardness testers, measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management, and customers
• Prioritize work to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problems with the minimum amount of assistance from the manager.
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in a fabricated steel environment
• Associate degree in NDT from an accredited school
• SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, VT, MT, and PT
• AWS CWI certification
• Competence in basic quality assurance disciplines, including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment, and the incumbent needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area, and all areas of the plant that produce the product line for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold, as well as noise levels above 80 decibels.

Work conditions vary throughout the week, depending on the area o