Material Testing Technician

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc.

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lab Technician (Ceramics)

Allied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aLab Technician (Ceramics)in our Columbus Ohio location. This position is responsible toconduct Research and Development projects to develop and improve new and existing products and processes or test methods. The scope of these activities may include project organization reporting and follow-up.

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete all laboratory work requests as assigned.
Conduct practical evaluation tests as required. Tests include casting and ramming tests mechanical and physical properties thermal and vibration tests etc.
Maintain an orderly file on work performed. This file is to contain all pertinent information regarding all work undertaken.
Follow review and as required write/revise and train to Standard Operating Procedures and/or Work Instructions.
Always work safely and correctly. Follow all health and safety rules laws and regulations and help ensure a safe working environment exists for all employees.
Maintain the laboratory in a safe clean and orderly condition.
Perform all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance tasks in the laboratory. Seek assistance for tasks you cannot perform safely.
Recognize non-routine tasks conditions and situations and mitigate by reviewing hazards and exploring solutions with the RD team and Allied EHS.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve lab consistency efficiency and safety.
Develop an understanding of raw materials refractory manufacturing application techniques test methods products and competitors.
Write reports on work done and observations made when requested.
Prepare and manufacture small quantities of finished product as directed.
Complete work assigned in evaluating all raw material samples received.
Assist in maintaining a reference file for laboratory raw materials. This will include maintaining a proper stock level of all necessary materials performing screen analyses and keeping a record of both stock levels and screen analyses.
Complete work assigned on all competitive samples received.
Work with Quality Assurance Department as assigned by Research Engineer and be familiar with all Q.A. procedures and tests. This could involve helping the Quality Assurance Department examine suspect raw material or finished product.
Run necessary errands to pick up or deliver materials samples etc.

Qualifications

High school diploma GED (associates degree preferred) Interest in laboratory work materials testing or technical problem-solving
Ability to follow written instructions and standard procedures with attention to detail
Willingness to learn new test methods equipment and laboratory practices
Basic computer skills or comfort learning data entry and documentation tools
Ability to perform hands-on work including standing lifting (up to 50 lbs) and repetitive tasks
Strong reliability teamwork and communication skills Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean organized work area
We encourage candidates from manufacturing construction quality technical trades and laboratory backgrounds to applyeven if you do not meet every qualification listed.

Working Environment

The job is in a Research & Development laboratory however the role requires:

Working in dusty and dirty conditions at times.
Working in hot and/or cold environment.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirator safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes
Wearing additional task specific PPE when required such as chemical or heat-resistant PPE clothing.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator.
Must be able to lift 55 pounds occasionally.
The ability to pass a drug screen and physical (to wear a respirator) is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with25% annual company contribution
401K program
AnnualProfit Sharing
Paid Time Off forVacation Sick Days Holidays
Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision programs
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Lab Technician (Ceramics)Allied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aLab Technician (Ceramics)in our Columbus Ohio location. This position is responsible toconduct Research and Development projects to develop and improve new and existing prod...