Quality Lab Tech

What we offer you

Starting Rate of Pay:

$21.00/ hour

Shift Premium: $2.00/ hour

Shifts Available and Hours:

Sunday-Wednesday 7:50 pm-6:00 am

What you will be doing

• Operate a variety of lab equipment, including CNC sample preparation tools, tensile testing machines, and (depending on the lab) OES spectrometry.


• Ensure full compliance with standards for all manual testing processes and report any deviations immediately.


• Develop deep expertise in tensile testing procedures, related lab methods, and foundational metallurgy over time.


• Interpret industry specifications and verify that ERP-generated documentation meets all required standards.


• Review customer-specific testing requirements, identify differences from industry standards, and flag any compliance risks.


• Participate in preventative maintenance activities, monitor equipment performance, and report issues to the Lab Supervisor.


• Support quality decision-making by dispositioning non-conforming product, coordinating customer referrals, and assisting Quality Engineering with trials, data collection, analysis, and inspections.


• Follows applicable Job Safety Analysis and Work Instructions.


• Understands and follows all safety policies.


• Able to work set schedule for full 12 hour shift.


• Work in both hot and cold conditions.


• Maintain proper Personnel Protective Equipment.


• Attends training sessions as required.


• Overtime may be required for job duties.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/ Experience: 

• High school diploma required.


• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Work, Power Point and AS400.


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  Basic understanding of safety principles and the ability to recognize risks and hazards.
  
  


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  Strong commitment to quality standards and understanding of basic quality concepts.
  
  


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  Solid housekeeping and organizational skills.
  
  


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  Basic math skills.
  
  


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  Ability to read and interpret part blueprints.
  
  


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  Basic knowledge and use of measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, indicators, taper gauges, height gauges).
  
  


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  Effective problem‑solving skills, including the ability to verify and investigate out‑of‑tolerance conditions.
  
  


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  Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
  


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  Strong communication skills.
  
  


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  Reliable, trustworthy, and able to complete tasks on time with limited supervision, including timely escalation of issues.
  
  


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  Ability to understand basic English instructions.
  
  

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with quality or safety programs.


• Experience using precision measurement tools in a manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements or prevent quality defects.