Lead Lab Technician

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Bodycote offers paid holidays and paid time off, as well as 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this role are 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Based in Hebron, Kentucky the Lead Lab Technician will perform essential job functions associated with final inspection on coated parts from the thermal spray processes compared to technical plans under the direction of the Lab Manager to meet customer specifications.

• Manage the workflow and track analysis status for all incoming sample to ensure quick turnaround.
• Review tests needed to be performed on part per job folder.
• Perform visual inspection on parts needed prior to testing.
• Perform appropriate lab testing according to job folder, such as sample sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, hardness, tensile and microstructure evaluation.
• Follow in-process inspection procedures as needed to verify current operation meets customer and technical plan requirements.
• Record and sign off on all applicable data defined in job folder.
• Report results of all tests to Lab Manager/Quality Manager.
• Assist Lab Manager in developing processes that will improve operations.
• Provides training to qualify new lab technicians.
• Participate in lab audits (Internal and NADCAP).
• Maintain clean lab space via 6S principles.
• Assist others as directed by the Lab Manager.
• Observe all Environment, Health and Safety Policy requirements.
  • Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Disposal of waste per safety standards.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• GE Central Coatings Lab Certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a captive lab setting.
• Demonstrated organization and documentation skills.
• Experience in thermal spray operations preferred.

• Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform detailed data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.