Quality Lab Technician

Job Overview

Position:
Quality Lab Technician – Full Time, On‑Site, United States of America, Michigan, Muskegon.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications;

commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren

E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Quality Lab Technician is responsible for the chemical analysis of incoming, in-process, and finished good samples. Technicians verify analysis data into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS) – including release of materials and/or products. Calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment are also required.

• Work safely.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures. Look for safety issues and notify leadership of all safety concerns.
• Adhere to all Company 6‑S initiatives and policies.
• Collect and prepare samples, perform analytical testing, record and report results, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Perform chemical analysis using established procedures and operate analytical instruments for the chemical evaluation of samples from the C‑M melt shop, customers, raw material vendors, and non‑routine samples as assigned.
• Record, report, and maintain records of all functions.
• Maintain daily maintenance, standardization, and adjustment of analytical equipment to ensure proper operation and accuracy; report malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Maintain control specifications of analyzed materials, an adequate analytical standards library, and calibration curves.
• Maintain an adequate reserve of supplies, enter purchase requisitions, and notify the Laboratory Supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Assist other technicians or assume duties of absent Laboratory Technicians as necessary or as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in training new Lab Technicians on laboratory duties and analytical procedures.
• Maintain maintenance and cleanliness of the work area, associated laboratory area, and equipment.
• Perform additional routine or experimental work as required or assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Cross‑train and maintain qualification on multiple analytical test methods.
• Provide weekend coverage per established schedule.
• Be available for overtime without prior notice.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required: Two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Preferred: A two‑year or four‑year degree in Applied Science, or equivalent, with emphasis on chemistry.
• Preferred: Three or more years of laboratory experience.
• Preferred: LECO, XRF and/or Trace Analysis of steel, specialty steel and/or superalloy materials preferred.

• Ability to use hand tools, polishing wheels, etc.
• Basic math and chemistry aptitude.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate technical information.
• Knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.
• Precise, detail‑oriented, analytical ability.
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Strong time management and multi‑tasking skills; can organize, prioritize, and balance time to meet established deadlines.
• Strong teamwork oriented mindset.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.