Quality Assurance Technician - Metallurgy Lab

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You'll play a vital role in our (department) team by:

• Work safely and comply with all company safety policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collect, identify and torch-cut product samples in accordance with established sampling requirements.
• Safely operate cutting torches and associated equipment to obtain required test samples from tubular products.
• Cut, machine and prepare test specimens using laboratory equipment and machinery.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, machinery and tooling in accordance with established procedures.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory testing methods and equipment through on-the-job training and demonstrated competency.
• Perform routine housekeeping and 5S activities to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives within the laboratory

What You Bring

We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience a plus.
• Forklift Operator experience preferred.
• Overhead Crane operating experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete required company and job-specific safety and equipment training.
• Experience with torch cutting and tubular steel products preferred.
• Ability to safely work around heavy steel samples and laboratory equipment.
• CNC machining/ operator experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of the team.
• Ability to accurately follow API, ASTM, ISO, customer and company procedures.
• Ability to recognize abnormal equipment conditions and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions and specifications and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate test records and product traceability.

What You'll Gain

• Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry

And Benefits that Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.