Mechanical Lab Technician

Purpose

Provide high quality, timely mechanical and microscopy testing services to support manufacturing and product development.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and test services to engineers and scientists in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, quality, process improvement, R&D and product development.
• Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on metal tensile bars, impact test specimens, weld specimens, weld consumable products, and machine components.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations.  Understands and can explain the basic mechanical and microscopy test theory and machine operation.  Reports results and keeps thorough records.
• Maintains assigned test equipment, including preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and ensures devices are operating correctly and safely.  Keeps assigned work areas clean.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy, including continuous improvement (Lean / 5S) activities.

Requirements

• Vocational Training and 5+ years of experience required; or GED with 7+ years in a related field, but does not require a university degree.
• Has full proficiency in a range of technical processes or procedures (or deep skills in a single area) through job-related training and considerable work experience. 
• Completes a variety of atypical assignments, and is capable of multi-tasking.
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments, and install new equipment.
• Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Also works well as part of a team, and supports a cooperative work environment.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience and assists with their training.
• Computer proficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and other software.
• Must be self-motivated, and dedicated to safe work practices and product quality.
• Capable of lifting loads up to 60 pounds, as well as changing and securing tensile test jaws and fixtures to test different types of specimens.