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FPM HEAT TREATING
Lab Technician- QC (Metal Inspector) 3rd Shift
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What they do
A Quality Control Laboratory Technician ensures that manufactured products meet safety standards and company specifications. Works in laboratories examining products, taking samples and conducting experiments. Reports imperfections and makes recommendations for improvements.
$51,089 / year median in Illinois
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We have an opening for a 3rd shift Lab Technician In this role, the candidate will perform duties of Metallurgical Laboratory Testing and analysis on a variety of heat-treated parts, materials, production chemicals and atmospheres. Maintains Logs of analysis, communicates with managers on results of testing, ensures Lab facility is clean and organized, and alerts managers of out of tolerance conditions. Also maintains the Lab equipment in good working order and verifies it is within acceptable tolerances. Ensures Lab Supplies are stocked with appropriate inventory. 3rd shift position offer a shift premium.
Responsibilities include:
- Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies.
- Comply with all procedures as set forth in the Company Handbook.
- Communicate effectively with the management team, employees and customers as required.
- Assist to maintain Quality Accreditations as required by the company.
- Work from Shop Orders, blue prints, specifications and special instructions.
- Proficient in set-up, use and verification of calibration for all hardness testers and analyzers (Rockwell, Leco, Portable, Brinnell, Olympus, and Measurement Software like Clemex).
- Ability to read microhardness indentations utilizing Lab equipment.
- Properly identify product as conforming or non-conforming and approve or reject work.
- Release product and move or have moved to designated area. Prepare sample bags and attach documents as required.
- Understand Laboratory analysis of heat-treated product including hardness testing, microstructure analysis, case depths, as well as cutting and mounting test samples.
- Perform Capability studies as required by customers or specifications.
- Ensure all quality documents, certifications, logs and records are maintained efficiently.
- Establish regular inventory of supplies, maintenance repairs and calibration requirements to ensure the Lab is well stocked with supplies and Lab equipment remains in good order.
- Ensure quality testing accuracy and productivity are maintained.
- Promotes a customer service attitude within the organization.
- Assists with training other Lab Techs for improvement in technical and other employee skills.
- Maintain and sustain team-oriented culture.