Lab Technician

STEINERT combines 125 years of technical expertise with world-class innovation. As the global leader in separation technology solutions for the scrap, waste, recycling, and mining industries, STEINERT manufactures a complete line of magnetic and sensor-sorting equipment designed to recover a wide range of materials.  

The Lab Technician position assists in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the Test Lab.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILILTIES

· Perform pre-testing, large and small scale testing, equipment evaluation testing, process testing, etc.

· Safely and properly operate all lab equipment

· Identify and tag customer test materials with proper identification

· Organize, move to, and retrieve from storage testing materials to support fluid operation of the lab.

· Dispose of lab materials after testing in accordance with customers’ wishes, including coordinating the recycling of abandoned materials and shipping desired materials back to customers

· Managing outbound shipments of test material back to customer to include packaging, prep and coordinating pickup with customer or shipping department.

· Perform test material scans on sensor sorters.

· Produce test reports after test work is completed.

· Assist with documenting and maintaining lab inventory of supplies and test materials.

· Perform preventive maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and corrective maintenance repairs on all lab equipment. Maintain PM schedule in accordance with manufacturer specifications and/or frequencies determined by lab operation schedule

· Maintain the Test Lab and surrounding area in a state of show-room cleanliness

· Other duties as assigned

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist with coordination of receiving of customers’ test materials

· Individual must be willing to aid the company in other functions when required

· Meet individual quarterly goals that coordinate with the department and company goals

· As available, or when directed, support production operations 

· Adherence to safe work practices in an industrial environment.

· Must be self-directed and able to work productively without direct supervision.

· Ability to work as a self-directed individual and as part of a team.

· Willingness to work extended hours, as needed.

· Ability to lift up to 50-lbs.

· Certification to drive a forklift and BobCat (classes can be obtained through Steinert).

· Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. Other software as required.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience in Scrap Metal recycling, Waste recycling and Mining 

· Development / Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures

· Experience working in a small department 

· Machinery Maintenance background

· Electrical controls, PLC, and troubleshooting

· Use of overhead cranes and rigging

· Lean Manufacturing implementation

· Participation in Kaizen / Continuous Improvement Projects

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Working outdoors a large percentage of time and in all weather conditions. 

· Small company environment