Job Description
**Description:**
Lab Technician
This position is responsible for performing analysis on Tungsten and Tungsten Carbide products using a variety of test equipment and instrumentation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilize test equipment and instrumentation to perform various tests and qualifications of various products to ensure that specifications are met
• Perform quality control testing
• Utilize test equipment and instrumentation to qualify raw material, in-process material, and finished powder for use in production
• Complete testing on R & D materials and projects
• Perform tests under strict procedure and guidelines and maintains test data
• Perform other reasonable and related duties as assigned
• Completes all testing in the required time in a testing area.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace
Testing Areas: Perform testing in a wide variety of areas using different skill sets including:
• Wet Chemistry
• Dry Chemistry
• Physical Testing
• Metallography
• Metallurgical Testing
Equipment Used: A wide variety of testing equipment and instrumentation including:
• Analytical balances
• Microscope imaging systems,
• AA, XRF, DCP, and ICP spectrometers
• Fisher and Malvern Particle distribution analyzers
• Physical testing apparatus
• Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen and Nitrogen analysis instrumentation.
• Microwave Digestion system
• Computer to include network and instrumentation software systems.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
• Knowledge of measuring and testing techniques
• Demonstrated advanced mathematical skills
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to read at a technical level and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Adequate computer skills/ able to learn enterprise application software
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
• Investigate atypical results and determine the root cause
• Is trained and performs testing independently in two to three to testing areas.
Experience Guidelines:
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an industrial lab environment strongly preferred. Metallurgical background a plus
Education Guidelines:
• High School diploma or GED with high school chemistry and algebra; college chemistry or physical science and algebra preferred
Behavioral Dimensions:
• Safety Awareness
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Analysis/Problem Assessment
• Quality Orientation/Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Initiative
• Judgement/Problem Solving
**Skills:**
quality, testing, standing, lifting, walking
**Top Skills Details:**
quality,testing
**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**
lift 50+ lbs
non climate controlled environment
no experience needed - will train
quality knowledge preferred
**Experience Level:**
Intermediate Level
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
