Mechanical Test Lab Technician

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We are currently seeking a Test Technician for the Mechanical Test Lab located at our Natrona Heights Operations in Natrona Heights, PA (suburb of Pittsburgh). This position performs various types of testing including physical/mechanical, corrosion, and metallographic testing, the preparation of the test samples, basic preventative maintenance of testing and preparation equipment, and the reporting of the test results. It is a union position that works shifts, requires some weekend work, and has overtime opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Participation in world class safety program.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while following established procedures
• Use and operate test equipment (tensile machines, hardness machines, etc.) and sample preparation equipment (shears, milling machines, belt sanders, etc.)
• Ability to learn trends/see patterns in test results and react properly to items that seem out of the normal range of results.
• Monitor systems and report/react to reported warnings/failures.
• Interact with internal staff and testing personnel, as required, in the performance of job responsibilities.