This is a temporary summer help position. A great opportunity for students looking to make extra money over the summer.
The Lab Technician role within the Technical Services department is responsible for testing the iron samples used when pouring molds. These iron samples are sent to the Lab from the production floor through a tubing system. The Lab Technician takes the iron sample writes the time on it and then grinds it with grinder tools until the sample is smooth. Then another Lab Technician inspects the sample under a microscope to ensure the iron is melting properly. The Lab Technician is also responsible for testing the sand that is used to make molds to ensure the consistency and chemistry are correct. The Lab Technician responsible for testing the sand operates a jeep to go to each machine to collect samples. Lab Technicians will be rotating on a daily basis. This role is a technical position however does not require previous experience. The position could offer the opportunity for cross training and experience in a variety of tasks within the technical services area (Certification and Test bars).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Sand
Collect sand samples from 4 Molding lines every 2 hours.
Perform the following test from each molding line
Compactability
Methylene Blue
Moisture
Wet Tensile
Green Compression Strength
Split Tensile
Dry Compression Strength
pH
Permeability
Sand Sieve Analysis
LOI
Washed LOI
Core Strength (P2)
Core LOI
Paint Solids (P3)
Maintain Sand Test results in program Infinity QA
Chemistry
Retrieve tube with LECO pin and spectrometer sample
Writes the sample source ID and time on the back of the spectrometer sample
Prepares the spectrometer sample and the LECO pin
Grind the spectro sample
Break the LECO pin into smaller pieces
Test using the following equipment:
Spectrometer
Magnesium, Silicon, Copper, Chromium, Aluminum, Manganese, Vanadium, Antimony
LECO
Carbon
Microstructural
Writes the sample source ID and time on the back of the spectrometer sample on the microlug
Prepares the micro lug (grinding and polishing)
Nodularity Rating using a microscope
Rotates on all 3 positions, every day the lab tech will be doing a different task (sand, chemistry or microstructure)
Basic computer use
High attention to detail must
Responsible for machine lock out/tag out
Read and interpret mold plans
Read and interpret work instructions and procedures
Able to verify and calibrate the spectrometer and the LECO machine per procedures.
Education/Experience Requirements:
No previous experience required, we will train you!
No educational requirements
Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
Must actively engage in safe working practices
Must be able to tolerate warm working conditions and a loud environment
Must be comfortable working in small spaces
Must be comfortable working directly with molten iron
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be at least 18 years old to apply
Shifts:
Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts
Opportunity for over time / voluntary 12 hour shifts
Monday – Friday
Typical shift hours:
1st shift: 5:00 am – 3:00 pm
2nd shift: 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
Pay rate:
Base pay rate of $25.93, 2nd shift premium: $1.50, 3rd shift premium: $1.00
Base rates increase $1/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)
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