Branch Skilled- Lab Technician

Job Description Position Title:

Lab Technician Wage:

$20

• 29/hour

Shift:

Night 12-hour shift

Hours:

5pm-5am QPS Employment Group is hiring a Lab Technician for a company in Milwaukee, WI. This is an associate to hire opportunity. Lab Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cut samples using a power cut-off saw
• Mount samples and maintain accurate manual logs
• Polish mounted samples for testing and evaluation
• Perform hardness testing including Rockwell Standard testing, Rockwell Superficial testing, Microhardness testing, Brinell hardness testing using a Detroit Brinell tester
• Measure total and effective case depth using microscopes and hardness testers
• Evaluate decarburization using 30-point Knoop testing and visual inspection methods
• Measure compound zone (white layer) using 500x microscope magnification
• Capture and save sample images using microscope camera systems
• Understand and apply various sampling plans
• Print and review SSI System trend charts
• Read, interpret, complete, and initial work orders accurately
• Enter test data into TQM software
• Prepare and complete customer certifications using Word, Excel, and TQM
• Initiate non-conformance reports for out-of-specification parts and forward to the Plant Metallurgist
• Tag and place nonconforming parts on hold as required
• Perform verification of hardness testing equipment
• Follow established lab cleaning and maintenance routines
• Ensure proper identification, labeling, and storage of laboratory chemicals
• Operate a forklift (must be Certified Lift Truck Trained)
• Adhere to all company safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hazardous Materials protocols
• Complete all required safety training

Lab Technician Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move between workstations for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, tools, and precision instruments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Strong visual acuity for detailed inspection and microscope work
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, and operating equipment QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States.

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