Lab Tech - 2nd Shift

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate - Manitowoc, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.70 - $25.51, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Manufacturing, $25.51/hour at 90 days. Laboratory Technician Join the team at Eck Industries, a leading aluminum foundry in Manitowoc, WI. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support day-to-day lab operations, help verify material properties, and ensure our aluminum castings meet quality standards. What You’ll Do Follow work instructions and specifications to perform laboratory tests and accurately record results. Prepare and test samples using the spectrometer, including routine cleaning, maintenance, calibration, and alloy analysis. Operate the tensile tester: prepare and measure specimens, set up equipment, run tests, and share reports as needed. Use the Brinell hardness tester to measure, read, and convert hardness results. Verify heat treat batches and mechanical properties; approve loads and complete required shop documentation when authorized. Prepare packing slips and customer-required certifications as needed. Inspect incoming ingots, including identification, marking, and proper storage. Complete equipment inspections, maintain a clean and organized 6S work area, and handle waste and scrap properly. Operate a forklift or other equipment as needed and assist with other assigned duties. What We’re Looking For At least one year of manufacturing experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures and quality requirements. Willingness to learn and safely operate laboratory testing equipment. Why You’ll Love It $25.51/hour at 90 days. Health insurance with premiums as low as $0 per month, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance. 401(k) plan with company match. Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and one week paid vacation in your first year. Steady work in a clean, modern foundry. Advancement opportunities and hands-on training. Be part of a family-owned company that’s been innovating for over 75 years.   Qualifications: