Laboratory Technician

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  • Experience required
  • Qualifications required
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Laboratory Technician

Requirements & Responsibilities

Chemical Analysis

Previous Experience

A background in metals testing would be highly beneficial.

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Qualifications Required

No specific qualifications are required for this role but a background in metals testing would be highly beneficial.

Laboratory Technician

Role Duties

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, those below

  • Administrate external testing, including sending samples, arrange PO’s and reviewing results
  • Conduct laboratory comparison tests
  • Creation of certificates and report in accordance with the relevant standards and company procedures
  • Perform internal mechanical testing as per requirements and documented procedure
  • Calibration of equipment to be undertaken and / or arranged as per schedule
  • Performing periodic internal calibration checks in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025
  • Generate certificates and reports
  • Ensure the Quality Manager receives the calibration certificates
  • Maintain laboratory equipment according to documented procedures and housekeeping standards
  • Maintain, create and interpret statistical charts using relevant software
  • Assist with problem solving on manufacturability problems as they relate to metallurgical or chemical matters
  • Perform light maintenance on laboratory equipment where required or report problem when out of capabilities
  • Preparing sample pieces for test requirements
  • Perform internal chemical analysis
  • Metallographic preparation
  • Photomicrography
  • Corrosion Testing
  • Respond to inquiries efficiently and professionally
  • Ensure customers are kept informed of changes/updates on a day-to-day basis or as required, especially where overall service and/or delivery could be affected
  • Interpreting and presenting laboratory data to management or senior colleagues
  • General laboratory duties
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Company Culture

Collaboration. Growth. Empowerment.

Employee Benefits

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for a role as a Quality/New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer, then please email your CV along with a letter of application (addressed to Lauren Brentnall, HR Manager) to recruitment@castingstechnology.com

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