Metallurgical Lab Technologist (Steel Quality)

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

• CNC Grinder
• Band Saw

Now Hiring — bring your curiosity, precision, and passion for materials.