Technician - Plant Lab

Stellantisfinancialservices; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The FCA Quality Organization in Kokomo, Indiana seeks a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support metallurgical lab operations and assist engineers with analyses and tests. The role includes maintaining records and operating a wide range of lab equipment.

Flexibility to work all three shifts and weekends is required. Associates degree in metallurgy or materials science plus 3+ years lab experience is expected; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field with 3+ years of lab experience.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry; ability to work across shifts and OT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing, operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab.
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data.
• Assist in daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department.
• Perform engineering testing as required by Engineers, including fatigue tests and torsional tests.
• Operate specialized equipment including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut-off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope, and micro-hardness tester.
• Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, in-line inspection and sorting, teardown and forensic.
• Be flexible to work on a pattern crew schedule over three shifts; weekend schedule may be required.
• Collaborate with team members on tasks and projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

Google Sheets

Interpersonal skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Chemistry basics

Education

Associate degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

X-ray machines

Spectrometers

Electrolytic analyzers

pH meters

Centrifuges

Cut-off saws

Mounting press

Polisher

Microscope

Automatic micro-hardness tester

Job description

The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day‑to‑day lab operations. The MetallurgicalLab Technician (MLT) will perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures. Metallurgical laboratory technicians maintain computerized records of experimental data and operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x‑ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut‑off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro‑hardness tester. The MLT will assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department. In addition to this the MLT will perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests and others as needed.

Specific responsibilities of the role are:

• Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data
• Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
• Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional tests, and others as required
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x‑ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut‑off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro‑hardness tester
• Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In‑line inspection and sorting, teardown and forensic
• Candidate should be flexible to work on a pattern crew schedule over three shifts, and weekend schedule will be required
• Collaborating with other team members on tasks/projects

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
• Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or another related field