Lab Technician
Core
Operate mechanical testing equipment to evaluate product mechanical properties and ensure quality compliance for pipe and steel manufacturing.
Role type
Quality control lab technician (mechanical testing & metallography)
Builds
Mechanical test reports and metallographic evaluations for heat treated, welded, and upset tubing
Domain
Manufacturing / Steel & Pipe Production
Required skills
Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, impact), Metallography, Equipment operation (band saws, milling machines), Data entry, Record keeping, Physical lifting (50 lbs)
Preferred skills
Knowledge of ASTM and API testing requirements, Materials/Mechanical/Welding engineering diploma, NDT training, Heat treating knowledge
Technologies
Tensile testing machines, Hardness testers, Impact testers, Metallographic equipment, Sonic testing equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare and perform tensile, hardness, and impact tests on various pipe types; Operate laboratory and mechanical testing equipment safely; Interpret weld quality based on metallographic results; Investigate sonic indications and imperfections; Determine parameter changes in heat treat based on mechanical properties; Maintain records and run files; Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
