Description
Basic Function:
Primary responsibilities include preparation of chemical and mechanical lab samples, analysis and compilation of data. Must understand and operate Spectrograph & Micro grain inspection equipment and be trained as back-up with Tensile, Brinell, and Ultrasonic.
Physical Requirements:
Maximum Lift Weight 50#
Maximum Push/Pull Weight 100#
% Of Time Sitting 25%
% Of Time Standing 75%
Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No
Responsibilities: General
- Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities
- Wearing of proper safety equipment; keeping work area clean and safe at all times
- Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship
- Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process
- Complete, date and sign-off on all routing information
- Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards
- All other duties as assigned
Responsibilities: Chemical Lab -Primary Responsibilities shared with Tech II
- Preparation of samples submitted for chemical analysis and micrograin analysis
- Set-up spectrograph: burn standards to qualify alloys. Set-up microscope: analyze grain size to qualify alloys.
- Chemical analysis of received raw material to verify the chemical make-up versus the provided material certification
- Chemical and grain analysis of material utilized for the in-process production of castings
- Computer and Log Data entry
- Communication with Melting personnel and Management
- Care, maintenance, cleaning and organization of analytical equipment, sample preparation equipment and storage of chemical samples
Responsibilities: Mechanical Lab Technician -Secondary
- Preparation of samples submitted for mechanical analysis; Tensile, Brinell destruct test, corrosion panel
- Operation of Tensile and Brinell test equipment to verify that tested specimens meet the material and customer requirements
- Computer and Log Data entry
- Communication with Heat-Treat personnel and Management
- Care, maintenance, cleaning and organization of testing equipment, storage of chemical samples and preparation of Certifications
Responsibilities: Corrosion Panel Preparation - Secondary
- Accumulate required panels; segregate by melt
- Create Bar Code label with job & operation code
- Complete router paperwork
- Pass to Surface Treat Operation
Responsibilities: UT - Secondary
- Use and basic understanding of the ultrasonic thickness gauge instrument and couplant medium or jel to inspect the wall thickness of a casting.
- Follow provided UT Plan
- Record values of found thicknesses within the plan
- Notify the Quality department of any out of tolerance conditions
- Ensure each casting tested is clean and free of couplant
- Knowledge of procedures to fill out and complete the Route tickets and move castings to the next operation
Requirements
Education/Training:
High School Degree or Equivalent; Degree a plus with chemistry
Tensile, Brinell, Spectrograph operation a plus
Experience:
Basic Math, Reading and Oral Communication, Time Management
Understanding and operation of a variety of measuring instruments and hand tools
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Software Operation