Lab Tech - Quality Dept

Technician for physical metallurgy laboratory to support product development, Continuous improvement, and quality initiatives. Conduct sample preparations and metallurgical analyses and communicate results to mill metallurgical staff.

• Perform metallurgical laboratory analyses of steel products and associated processes
• Maintain laboratory safety, laboratory equipment and calibration to appropriate standards
• Disseminate metallurgical analysis knowledge withing metallurgical laboratories
• Support projects pertinent to new products, productivity & continuous improvement
• Support safety initiatives throughout the mill
• Analyze and assess new and existing products for metallurgical conformity to customer requirements
• Assist departmental metallurgists on interpretation of laboratory results
• Support mill production trials with departmental metallurgists and quality staff
• Assist product non-conformance analyses with technical service colleagues
• Communicate analysis results and suggestions to operations for continuous improvement

• 2 – or 4-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, Electrical, or Industrial) or related technical field 
• Excellent and proven problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical communication skills
• Capability to prioritize and multi-task
• Self-motivated with strong orientation for continuous improvement

Preferred Skills:

• 2+ years Industrial Laboratory Experience
• Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, MS Office, SPC, MiniTab, etc.)
• Experience with both optical and electron microscopy techniques
• Experience with metallurgical sample preparation
• Experience with metals chemistry analysis techniques (OES, XRF)
• 4 year Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Degree
• Experience in steel product development, rolling and/or coating operations
• Knowledge of ASTM, SAE, VDA, API, ISO and IATF standards
• Ability to implement and conduct training for operation

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.