Sr. Lab Tech (Metallography) - 1st Shift
MetalTek International
- Location
- Onsite (Waukesha, WI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
MetalTek International is a global manufacturer of critical metal components for high-stress industries. The Senior Lab Tech role oversees metallographic testing, equipment maintenance, and staff training to ensure quality compliance and operational efficiency.
Skills
Metallographic testing
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Technical writing
Statistical analysis
Supervision
Calibration
Quality compliance
LIMS
MS Office Suite
Data interpretation
Process validation
Audit support
Regression analysis
Mechanical testing
Chemical testing
Full job details
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