Mechanical Lab Technician – Bloomfield, CT

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prioritize workload to ensure a timely testing of all samples.
• Ensure sample identity throughout the testing procedure.
• Perform required mechanical tests for all samples following the proper work instructions and good laboratory techniques.
• 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.
• Perform housekeeping as required to ensure the lab is a clean and safe working environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and multi-task.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous chemicals, primarily with concentrated acids and other chemicals in preparing samples for metallographic examination.
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Office applications.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A.S. degree in related STEM discipline preferred. High school diploma with relevant industrial or laboratory experience is acceptable.
• One year of experience in the operation of mechanical testing equipment (tensile testing, microhardness testing, mount preparation, metallographic examination, etc.).
• Some experience in laboratory practices used in analytical chemistry/analysis is helpful (specifically solution preparation, ICP and or XRF).