Lab Tech

Position Description:

The MLL Lab Technician II contributes to customer satisfaction by guaranteeing the quality of our samples. This position
is responsible for supplying our customers with accurate test reports. These reports are collected by preparing
specimens of steel and performing various lab tests on them, including but not limited to: Charpy impact tests and tensile
tests per industry specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

       • Prepare test specimens to meet recognized industry standards by machining, grinding and broaching them with the highest degree of accuracy.
       • Perform Charpy impact and tensile to recognized industry standards while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy.
       • Demonstrate a safety conscience attitude.
       • Receive and import data required to generate final report.
       • Adhere to industrial specifications and procedures.
       • Ability to perform duties of MLL Lab Technician I as well as cross-train and be cross-trained as needed.
       • Perform scheduled maintenance of all machining equipment, this includes but is not limited to daily/weekly/monthly/yearly.
       • Maintain a safe, clean working environment.

Physical & Work Requirements:

      • Overtime and Saturday’s may be required.
      • Must have good depth perception.
      • Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
      • Must be comfortable working in an environment with machinery and moving parts.
      • Work environments include: heated and cooled clean test lab, machine shop, and office.
      • Knowledge and use of safety and PPE = Personal Protective Equipment required in all positions and of everyone working in the lab.
      • Use of other tools and equipment may be required.
      • And any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:

     • Experience working in a machining or processing environment.
     • Good analytical skills and be able to identify departures from procedures for performing tests and calibrations and initiate corrective and preventive actions accordingly.
     • Experience with data acquisition and electronic data entry.
     • Good verbal and written communication skills.
     • Ability to work well with others under stress.
     • Ability to meet the demands of customer time constraints.
     • High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:

     • Knowledge of mechanical testing procedures which include tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and hardness testing.
     • Experience performing tensile tests, Charpy impact tests, and hardness tests.
     • Experience with using milling machines and band saws.
     • 2 years of experience as a mechanical lab technician.
     • Experience with ISO 17025 lab accreditation.
    • CNC vertical machine center operations experience

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay of $19.50 an hour depending on experience.


• Quarterly safety bonus opportunity


• Monthly production bonus opportunity


• Annual holiday bonus based on company performance


• Opportunity to work overtime


• 401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages


• Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family


• Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy


• Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies


• Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships


• Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)


• One week of paid vacation after 6 months


• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

What is Steel & Pipe Supply? 

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it – cut, bend, decoil, etc. – to make life easy for our customers. If you’re not sure whether Steel and Pipe Supply is right for you, feel free to stop by and ask for a job preview – we’d be happy to show you around!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans