Laboratory Test Technician

Laboratory Test Technician

Brierley Hill

Permanent – Onsite

40 hours

£30,000, DOE

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Test Technician n to join our international client’s team based in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. This long-standing company are looking for a Wire/Mechanical Test Technician to be primarily responsible for performing mechanical testing during final inspection.

What’s in it for you?

• Hours of work: Monday to Friday
• Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Free off-road parking

The roles and responsibilities of a Laboratory Test Technician:

• Conduct mechanical testing on wire products to ensure compliance with industry & customer standards and specifications.
• Carryout heat treatment capability testing in accordance with industry & customer standards and specifications
• Analyse test data and record results, identifying any discrepancies
• Produce final inspection certificates
• Coordinate/manage sub-contract testing as required
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure a safe working environment
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving quality-related issues as they arise
• Assist with quality control during goods inwards (e.g control of mill certificates, non-conforming goods rejections)
• Assist with calibration of measuring equipment (e.g micrometers)
• Being responsible for universal testing machines, hardness testers, lab furnaces, micrometres, microscopes. etc

Requirements of the Laboratory Test Technician:

• Experience performing Mechanical Tests
• Able to work well independently but also within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks
• Experience working to/with international standards e.g ASTM, AMS
• Experience with microscopy is a plus

What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.