Mechanical Lab Technician, Bloomfield CT

 Mechanical Lab Technician, Bloomfield CT.

The Mechanical Lab Technician is responsible for the mechanical testing of laboratory samples.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure sample identity throughout the analysis procedure.
• Prioritize workload to ensure a timely analysis of all samples.
• Perform required mechanical tests for all samples following the proper work instructions and good laboratory techniques.
• Properly store all data and quality records.
• Verify test results with alloy work instructions and / or customer specifications to ensure compliance.  If any value is outside the acceptable range, then notify the Lab Supervisor or other designated personnel and take the appropriate action.
• Enter all mechanical data into the laboratory database.
• Assist in housekeeping, as required, to keep the lab a clean and safe work environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other Lab Technicians when it is warranted by the workload and / or at the request of the Lab Supervisor.
• Assist with special projects as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of basic metallurgical principles and laboratory techniques.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous chemicals, primarily concentrated acids, used in preparing samples for metallographic examination.
• Computer skills including knowledge of MS Access, Word, Excel and other Windows or Web based applications.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A.S. in Metallurgy or related discipline or equivalent laboratory experience.
• One year experience in the operation of physical testing equipment (tensile testing, micro hardness testing, mount preparation, metallographic examination, etc.).
• Some experience in chemical practices and analysis desirable (specifically solution chemistry, ICP, and / or XRF analysis).