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Sr. Lab Tech (Metallography) - 1st Shift

Metaltek International

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Waukesha, WI
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Job overview

The Sr. Lab Tech performs metallographic testing preparation, evaluation, and approval, trains and directs lab technicians, develops procedures, reviews specifications, communicates results, oversees equipment maintenance, manages supplies, participates in budgeting, ensures compliance, supports audits, and operates the lab information system.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Metallographic TestingElectrical MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceTechnical WritingInterpersonal CommunicationIndependent WorkMS Office SuiteTesting SoftwarePLM&CMAPICSLIMSAdvanced AlgebraCurve‑FittingStatistical AnalysisRegression AnalysisExcel Statistical AnalysisMetallographic PreparationMetallographic EvaluationSupervision of Technical Personnel

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or Higher

Full job description

Sr. Lab Tech (Metallography) - 1st Shift

Waukesha, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=905+E+St+Paul+Avenue+Waukesha+WI+USA+53188)

Description

  • Perform metallographic testing preparation, evaluations, records, and test approvals.

  • Train, evaluate, and direct laboratory technicians assigned to metallographic testing.

  • Develop and validate testing procedures for new alloys and requirements.

  • Review and interpret industry/customer specifications for conformance and implementation.

  • Communicate results to production and technical groups (e.g., reports & recommendations).

  • Oversee/coordinate maintenance & calibration of equipment by internal & external sources.

  • Maintain and order metallographic equipment and supplies.

  • Participate in budget planning & equipment purchases, including modifications or additions.

  • Maintain laboratory system in compliance with standards and specifications.

  • Support customer and third-party audits.

  • Perform duties of a general laboratory technician as needed.

  • Operate and modify Laboratory Information System as needed for new or modified tests.

Requirements

Required:

  • Understanding of laboratory’s testing and calibration methods

  • Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical maintenance on testing equipment

  • Strong technical writing ability (technical specifications and procedures)

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Computer skills are required (MS Office Suite, Testing Software, PLM&C, MAPICS, LIMS)

Preferred:

  • Post-secondary education in related areas (Associate’s Degree, or higher)

  • Experience in supervision of technical personnel

  • Experience in metallographic preparation and evaluation

  • Experience operating and maintaining chemical and/or mechanical testing equipment

  • Knowledge of advanced algebra, curve-fitting, statistical and regression analysis

  • Ability to perform statistical analysis of data in Excel

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesDrug Free Workplace

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