Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing support to the daily operations of the Metallurgical Laboratory including sample preparation, performance of analytical tests and preparation of technical reports.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain safety standards within the assigned area of responsibility
- Operation of common machine shop equipment including (but not limited to) horizontal and vertical band saws, milling machines, lathes, grinders and hand tools
- Preparation of mechanical, chemical and corrosion test specimens
- Operation of metallurgical equipment including metallurgical abrasive saw, hand grinder, manual polisher and mounting press
- Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment as necessary
- Preparation of mounted and polished metallurgical samples
- Perform acid-etching on metallurgical samples
- Preparation of corrosion testing brine solutions
- Perform hardness testing
- Perform analytical chemical analysis testing
- Perform corrosion testing including applicable acceptance testing
- Perform routine tension and compression tests
- Operation of image analysis system
- Monitor and adjust corrosion chamber(s) conditions remaining with specified limits
- Perform weekly hardness verifications
- Perform weekly pH and salinity meter verifications and / or calibrations
- Communicate effectively using Outlook
- Compile and store information electronically per IFA standard operating procedures
- Preparation of technical reports documenting test results
- Monitor laboratory 30-day sample storage and dispose of samples as necessary
- Complies with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025
- Complies with organizational policies and procedures
- Utilize 5S methodology to maintain the laboratory. Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
Experience:
- 0 – 2 years’ experience in metallurgical testing
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Specific Skills:
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025
- Demonstrated understanding of ISO 17025 requirements including data control, laboratory integrity and continual improvement
- Familiarity with lean principles including 5S
- Basic knowledge of machine shop equipment and practices
- Basic knowledge of handheld gages and equipment (calipers, micrometers, thickness gages, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of hardness testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
- Basic knowledge of tensile testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
- Basic knowledge of metallurgical testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
- Basic knowledge of corrosion testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
- Basic knowledge of chemical analysis testing methods, equipment and sample preparation
- Basic knowledge of laboratory chemicals and reagents
- Basic knowledge of driveshaft components
- Basic knowledge of both metric and English units of measure
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to read and follow technical test methods and specifications
- Ability to create accurate technically competent test reports
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization others
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Trained and knowledgeable in site safety policies and procedures
- Ability to plan and organize his or her own work effectively in consultation with others
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer and software operation including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & Access
- Understand the consequences of non-conformances to the customer
- Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to achieving quality objectives (UNIVERSAL per IATF 16949)
Desired – Education/Skills/Experience:
- Associates Degree in a technical field
- Previous metallurgical laboratory experience
- SAP experience
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to walk/move about a 190,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 90% of the time
- Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
- Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
- Must be able to lift 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
- Must be able to sit at a work station: 50% of the time
- Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
- Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
- Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences.
- Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed
- Must be able to wear a painting suit and respirator
- Must be able to work with paints and solvents
- Must be able to work with laboratory
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