Lab Tech

Supports the operation of the lab and performs tests and analyses as requested. Maintain documentation on all tests and evaluations. Test foundry sands for physical properties. Operates analytical balance, sand strength machine, permeability meter, moisture determinator, ro-tap machine and mathematically calculates the results. Has extensive knowledge of the spectrometer and its inner workings to determine chemical elements in ductile and gray iron. Polishes spectrographic and metallography samples. Maintains graphs and charts as deemed necessary to portray a pictorial view of sand and chemical analysis.

Chemical Analyses:

furnace, ladle, casting, metallic scrap

T-Bars:

collection, cutting, BHN, prepare for pick-up, HT bar prep

Nodularity Check:

CGI (as needed) and Ductile (100%) during pour

Customer Profiles:

prepare for testing, send to outside tensile tests, chemical analyses, BHN, microstructural preparation and review

Defect Analyses:

obtain material, sectioning, microstructural preparation and review

CGI T-Bar Evaluation:

microstructural preparation and review

Sand Testing:

support for core and mold processes, lab batches, emergency testing, LOI, moisture testing of raw materials, screen analyses, viscosity Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person