Student Lab Technician: Hands-on Metal Testing & Data

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Bonus plan

401(k) plan with generous match

Immediate vesting

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA is seeking a Student Worker - Lab Technician to support the Technical Team with hands-on testing, data management, and analysis in a part-time, on-site role that fits student schedules.

You will perform mechanical and chemical testing, log data, and help ensure product quality, safety, and process integrity while developing practical lab skills in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Must pass drug test, physical, and background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical testing of pipe and tubing samples to ensure product quality.
• Conducts chemical testing of process tanks to maintain process integrity.
• Analyzes data using SPC methods to identify trends and variances.
• Performs hardness testing and records results accurately.
• Inputs test data into computer systems and maintains organized digital records.
• Scans and organizes order documentation and test backups.
• Supports additional lab and technical projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA is seeking a Student Worker - Lab Technician to support the Technical Team with hands-on testing, data management, and analysis in a part-time, on-site role that fits student schedules.

You will perform mechanical and chemical testing, log data, and help ensure product quality, safety, and process integrity while developing practical lab skills in a manufacturing setting.