Laboratory Technician
Core
Perform material and process testing to ensure consistent, high-quality product in a foundry environment.
Role type
hands-on laboratory technician (metallurgy/foundry)
Builds
production samples, steel samples, and quality data for cast iron manufacturing
Domain
manufacturing + metallurgy
Required skills
spectrometer operation, Leco analyzer operation, FerroLab calibration, tensile testing, nodularity testing, laser pour setup, furnace addition calculation, Excel calculations, hazard recognition
Preferred skills
metallurgy knowledge, foundry experience, equipment troubleshooting
Technologies
Spectrometer, Leco, FerroLab, Xalt, Excel
Responsibilities
Analyze production samples using Spectrometer, Leco, and FerroLab; Perform tensile and nodularity tests; Setup and troubleshoot laser pour equipment; Calculate furnace additions and communicate with operators; Ensure safety compliance in hazardous conditions; Coordinate with castline on wash heats and alloy hoppers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC