Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift
MetalTek International
- Location
- Onsite (Waukesha, WI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
MetalTek International manufactures critical metal components for high-performance industries including aerospace, defense, and energy. This role supports production through precise laboratory testing and quality compliance.
Skills
Analytical equipment operation
Specimen preparation
Mechanical testing
Metallographic evaluation
Chemical analysis
Equipment maintenance
Troubleshooting
Quality system compliance
Data entry
Spreadsheet creation
Technical writing
CNC operation
Calibration
Mathematics
Communication
Full job details
Description
Perform analyses according to established methods including operation of analytical equipment, calibration checks, calibration adjustment, recording and reporting results, and release of product and parts.
- Perform a variety of lab preparation, testing, and support activities, including:
- Sample receiving (identify test requirements and enter specimen into tracking system)
- Specimen preparation (abrasive cutting, turning, milling, grinding, CNC operation, etc.)
- Mechanical testing (hardness, tensile, rupture, impact, etc.)
- Metallographic preparation and evaluation
- Chemical analysis
- Maintain quality system compliance (calibration checks, self-audits, etc.)
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on lab equipment.
- Review industry and customer specifications and help develop, write or update procedures.
- Rotate hours as needed to support production or department needs. Daily or weekend O.T. may be required.
Requirements
Strong mechanical, math, and writing ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work and learn independently with minimal supervision.
- Capable of mistake-free work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Computer skills are required (working with Microsoft Windows-based systems, creating spreadsheets for calculations, entering and reviewing data in databases).
- Minimum of high school education in math and science (chemistry, physics, general) is required. Additional technical classes or associates degree an asset.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance
- Experience operating and maintaining chemical and/or physical testing equipment (microscopes, tensile testing, spectrometers, etc.) is preferred.