Manufacturing Quality Technician

Job description: Lab Technician The Lab Technician is an integral member of the Trialco Operations team and will report to the Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor. In addition to Lab testing, the Lab Technician position is expected to interact with all operations personnel who interact with the Lab. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Optimizing spectrometers [Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) metal analyzers] for measuring specific alloys.

Determining appropriate alloy standards / reference materials required for measurement of produced alloys. ·Verifying chemistries of produced alloys (including small alloys containing silicon (Si), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), and titanium (Ti). Verifying chemistries of incoming and outgoing materials. Determining chemistries of miscellaneous/test material sent by other companies.

Maintaining and verifying lab equipment functionality. Basic lab housekeeping. Where required: Visually inspecting aluminum alloy ingot and sow surface condition/quality, Verifying printed label weights for ingot bundles and sows, ensuring accuracy. ·Other duties as assigned by manager or upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The criteria listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Required High School Diploma Experience working within a manufacturing operation.

Professional communication skills working with other departments and employees. Preferred Three + years of on-the-job experience. Working knowledge of metal chemistry, scrap handling and melt practices. Desired BA in Engineering, Material Science, or another related field. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience: lab tech: 3 years (Required) Spectrometer: 3 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (Required) Work Location: In person