Metallurgical Lab Technologist (Steel Quality)

Job Description

Job Description

Metallurgical Lab Technologist (Steel Quality)

Step into a day where steel takes shape under the microscope. You’ll join a seasoned Quality team inside a heavy industrial operation, turning raw data into the insights that keep products strong, safe, and consistent. A Day in the Lab

Begin with a safety check, then retrieve and prep test coupons on the

band saw

and machining equipment (including

Mazak tooling

and

CNC

setups). Execute mechanical and metallurgical tests:

tensile ,

impact ,

grain size , and

Jominy hardenability . Perform

microstructure/macrostructure

evaluations and

chemical analyses

to characterize material behavior. Capture results with precision using

Excel , Word, and internal databases; keep records clean, complete, and traceable. Package and ship select samples for outside testing; coordinate logistics to meet timelines. Care for your workspace—manage consumables (tooling, grinding papers, inserts, saw blades) and complete routine equipment upkeep. Partner with metallurgists on process trials and failure analysis projects that drive improvement. What You Bring

1+ years

in steel, metals, machining, or an industrial laboratory. High school diploma or

GED . Comfort in a

fast-paced, heavy industrial

setting (this is not a medical/sterile lab). Hands-on familiarity with testing machines,

Mazak tooling , abrasive systems, or

CNC tooling

(preferred). Basic computer skills for documentation ( Excel/Word ). Experience in

ISO 9001

environments is a plus. Why You’ll Love It Here

Competitive pay plus overtime opportunities—many teammates earn

time-and-a-half on Saturdays . A strong safety culture in a company with

100+ years

in the industry. Robust benefits:

medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid holidays, PTO,

and

quarterly bonuses . A team-oriented lab that values process improvement and quality initiatives. Proficiencies

CNC Tooling ISO 9001 Certification Experience Basic Computer Skills Microsoft Excel Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

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bring your curiosity, precision, and passion for materials.