Role :

Lab Supervisor is required to oversee sand test (Greensand and No-bake) which complies with internal specifications. Manage/oversee chemistry controls for Gray and Ductile iron and assist in metallurgical evaluation to comply with customer and internal specifications.

Primary responsibility:

• Provide leadership and management skills to supervise and train Lab Technicians.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers on material requirements.
• Track/report on chemistry and sand properties.
• Assist with quoting process to identify proper chemistry and or technical requirements.
• Assist Manufacturing with improvements on existing work.
• Monitor and manage lab equipment to maintain compliance (Spectrometer, Leco, Testing equipment).
• Support manufacturing on Proper techniques and selection of alloys, pig iron, metallics, refractory, bond, sand and resin.
• Support and assist in ductile and gray iron processes.
• Provide technical support to plant personnel.
• Create and manage daily ductile schedule.
• Issue Material Certifications.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of foundry experience.
• Experienced gray and ductile iron chemistry.
• Able to interpret customer supplied specifications to determine foundry capability, process methods.
• Capable of working with Suppliers and developing specifications for purchased raw materials.
• Ability read and interpret microstructure (gray and ductile).
• Experienced in supervision, training and leadership.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve process quality defects.
• Highly organized. Able to manage multiple projects to satisfy timelines.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to represent Badger Foundry and communicate with customers and suppliers
• Maintain Lab records.
• Possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Support Quality Manager and Quality Management System.

Benefits :

Health Insurance, 401K , 10

Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person