ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Prepares chemistry testing samplesPrepares casting samples and metallographic mounts.Utilizes microscope to analyze casting samplesEvaluates results to customer specificationsGenerates reports based on evaluationsCoordinates and Tracks Outside Lab TestingPerform assigned daily analyses on LECO, XRF or other equipment, ensuring the accuracy of analytical results under the direction of senior staff or management.Prepare quality control samples such as round robin samples, analytical standards, duplicates and spikes.Communicates results to Engineering and Quality DepartmentsDemonstrate flexibility, independence, and technical ability in more than one technical area.Meet productivity and quality goals.Accurately collects and reports results.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation: High School Grad. Additional college-level training in material science, metallurgy, physics or chemistry helpful but not necessary. Prior experience in a metallurgical lab or position requiring similar skills or responsibilities would be a plus.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
