Laboratory QC Technician Metal Manufacturing

Laboratory QC Technician•

Metal Manufacturing Pay Rate:

$21 / hour (+ $ differentials for weekend and night shift)

Location:

Humble, TX 77396 (Industrial / Manufacturing Plant)

Employment Type:

Full-time, Direct Hire Number of Positions:

4 4

Shifts Available:

1) Monday to Thursday

• Day Shift
• 5AM to 5PM 2) Monday to Thursday
• Day Shift
• 5AM to 5PM (+ $1.50/hr differential) 3) Thursday to Sunday
• Day Shift
• 5AM to 5PM (+ $2.00/hr differential) 4) Thursday to Sunday
• Day Shift
• 5AM to 5PM (+ $3.

50/hr differential)

Employment Type :

Full-time, Direct Hire This position requires laboratory experience in industrial manufacturing, preferrably within the metal processing industry. Medical or food processing laboratory experience and dimensional QC would not be applicable. Overview We are seeking a Quality Control Technician

• Laboratory Operations with experience in industrial / manufacturing laboratory testing and quality control, preferably within metallurgical or manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of

ISO 9001

systems, laboratory testing methods, and ERP tools is highly valued. Position Purpose Perform laboratory testing and quality inspections to ensure that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods comply with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable regulations, preventing non-conforming products and customer claims in an industrial metallurgical environment. Key Responsibilities Laboratory Testing & Analysis Perform optical emission spectroscopy (OES), oxygen analysis, and other chemical tests on copper casting production samples. Conduct sampling and testing of critical raw materials. Prepare working standards for chemical and mechanical testing. Perform physical and mechanical tests, including: Hardness, Electrical conductivity, Silver coating thickness, Tensile strength, elongation, and yield strength Maintain and manage reference and witness samples. Quality Control & Inspection Inspect product quality during intermediate and finished processes (drawing, rolling, extrusion, galvanizing, and related operations). Re-evaluate plant testing results (bend, torsion, elongation, straightness) to prevent non-conformities. Control and manage non-conforming products through ERP systems. Inspect stored and aged products to ensure ongoing compliance and prevent future claims. Apply product traceability principles to ensure reliable quality information. Perform PPAP measurements and first-article sample validations when required. Systems, Equipment & Documentation Register test results, certificates, and non-conformities in ERP systems (SAP preferred). Update monthly inventory of laboratory reagents and materials. Perform routine maintenance, verification, and cleaning of laboratory equipment. Verify measurement equipment against standards each shift. Manage gas cylinders used for instrumental testing. Quality Improvement Apply quality tools to analyze non-conformities and support corrective actions. Communicate quality deviations to production and quality leadership. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality performance. Education Bachelor's degree preferred in: Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory or quality experience will be considered. Experience 1+ year of experience in: Industrial laboratory testing or Quality control in metallurgical, metal-mechanical, or manufacturing plants At least 6 months of experience in laboratory testing. Experience working under

ISO 9001

quality systems preferred. Technical Knowledge Laboratory testing methods for metals, quality inspection processes, ISO 9001 fundamentals (ISO/IEC 17025 awareness preferred) ERP systems (SAP preferred) Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. Languages Spanish

• preferred Competencies Attention to detail, analytical thinking, strong organization, effective communication, teamwork, accountability, and ability to work under procedures and standards. We are seeking a Quality Control Technician
• Laboratory Operations with experience in industrial laboratory testing and quality control, preferably within metallurgical or manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of

ISO 9001

systems, laboratory testing methods, and ERP tools is highly valued.

Pay:

$21.00

• $24.

50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): In what zip code do you currently live? Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This position is located in Humble, TX 77396. Will you be able to reliably commute to this job location on a daily basis? Are you experienced with SAP? Do you have experience with

ISPO 9001

systems? Do you have experience in laboratory testing methods for metals, quality inspection processes ? How many years of experience do you have in industrial / manufacturing laboratory testing (not medical) ? Do you have laboratory experience with Quality Control in metalurgical or metal manufacturing environments?

Work Location:

In person