What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Badger Alloys, Inc?
Lab Technician Job Description
Badger Alloys is a full service ISO Certified Steel and High Alloy sand foundry with a reputation for superior ferrous and nonferrous castings from simple to highly complex. We have complete in-house capabilities for patternmaking, casting, and machining. We have been in business since 1966 providing a solid history of production and continuous employment.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, self-starters and committed to working for an employer of choice. We offer competitive benefits with a 401K retirement plan.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing a wide variety of research laboratory tasks and experiments, making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies; Write reports, summaries, and protocols regarding testing/experiments and melt production. Also performs limited troubleshooting and repair of instruments.
Position Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze chemical composition of samples from melt department.
- Calculate additions to adjust chemistries to meet internal and external requirements.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of chemistry analysis equipment
- Generate daily production reports for the melt department
- Organize and track physical test material
- Assist with other duties as assigned by Lab Manager
Skills and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent with manufacturing experience.
- Ability to collect and process data accurately
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Some mechanical aptitude, comfort with light manual labor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Must be motivated and able to work independently
- Ability and willingness to work with all levels of the Company
- Foundry experience preferred but not required
Badger Alloys is committed to equal employment opportunity. As a result, Badger Alloys will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on any legally protected status, including but not limited to age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, military service as required by law.
