Fatigue and Fracture Test Technician

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers succeed in their most critical initiatives with forged solutions for everything from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

We will be building and operating a high precision, high volume, fast passed, and highly automated test laboratory supporting the rapid characterization of new materials for the Department of Defense. This position will be a specialist in the setup and testing of dynamic and static mechanical tests to required specifications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in daily safety discussions to ensure the continued success of the program – maintain knowledge of process through training, perform scheduled observations, and provide quality feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions.
• Measure and prepare specimens for testing.
• Set up equipment, fixtures, and software for tests as appropriate.
• Operate dynamic and static test frames to perform tests.
• Prepare detailed testing reports for multiple sample tests. Identify conformance as necessary to test requirements.
• Ensure test equipment and instruments are functioning properly and in calibration.
• Monitor tests for anomalies and resolve any issues proactively.
• Calibrate and adjust instrumentation and test equipment. Assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Communicate production and equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure sample traceability is maintained throughout the testing process.
• Program and operate lab furnaces as necessary.
• Ability to analyze and communicate both simple and complex test results
• Communicate with customer / Engineering to ensure new testing is being conducted per customer's expectations.
• Understand and perform to Scot Forge Quality Policy expectations.
• Ability to flex to other departments per the customer and as business trends change

Closing Statement:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. College level math classes preferred.
• 2-years prior lab testing experience
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Set up and operate all dynamic and static test frames (fatigue, fracture toughness, creep / stress rupture, tensile and compression, impact).
• Knowledge of different material grades and difference in testing methods and performance is preferred.
• Basic computer skills. Must be able to create detailed test reports using MS Office and other software packages.
• Ability to attend and complete all appropriate training for necessary certifications.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Metallurgy Laboratory and Shop Floor environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Position entails standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• This position will work under the direction of the department supervisor. This position may be required to learn/develop additional skills to flex to other departments/locations/shifts in order to service the business needs and meet customer expectations.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, and occasionally very loud. Use appropriate PPE.

Benefits: 

We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.