Materials Lab Technician

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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Requirements

Overview

Materials testing laboratory, located in Mooresville, NC is seeking an entry-level materials Laboratory Technician. The company is firmly established as a recognized leader in failure/root cause analysis, corrosion damage assessment, weld/welder qualification testing, and consulting engineering. Our clients are typically from the commercial, industrial, and forensic workspaces from a wide range of industries including performance (motorsports, aerospace, marine, automotive/transportation), manufacturing, industrial (power generation and utilities, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, pulp and paper), and forensics (insurance and litigation support).

Essential Job Functions

• Perform laboratory testing on a wide variety of projects, handle the coordination of project storage, provide assistance to project managers/engineers/consultants, and assist with general project management tasks. 
• This position occasionally requires direct client interaction/observation while performing laboratory testing.
• The coordination of project storage will consist of cataloging, organizing, and documenting the status of various items stored at our testing facility. 
• Assistance to project management/consulting staff includes, but is not limited to, operating laboratory equipment, training to use new equipment, and performing all lab testing under the direction of the project manager.
• Perform routine laboratory testing, such as: macro and micro photography, mechanical testing, Charpy impact testing, chemical analysis, hardness testing, etc.
• Operate polishing equipment to prepare metallographic specimens for microstructural analysis. Perform general shop clean-up and equipment maintenance including equipment clean-up, minor repairs, and filing project inventory.  
• This position will work with limited supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. 

Education, Certifications, and Skills

• Required education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Preferred  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Must possess the ability to understand departmental operations and procedures.
• Must have good organizational skills as well as analytical and interpretive skills.
• Should have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

At The Completion of Your Training:

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate fork-lift and shop machinery (including but not limited to band saws, milling machines, lathes, grinders, belt sanders, mounting presses, cut-off saws, furnaces, air compressors, etc.) in compliance with safety program/safety procedures.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment (including but not limited to cameras, tensile testers, hardness testers, micro-hardness testers, chemical analysis OES, metallographs, stereomicroscopes, auto-polishers, sample preparation polishing wheels, fume hoods, ultrasonic cleaners, Charpy impact testers, salt-fog chambers, dye penetrant and magnetic particle equipment, replication materials, etc.)
• Ability to clean, maintain, and repair lab equipment and tools, including maintaining supply inventories.
• Assist engineers/project managers with day-to-day operations and in conducting project examinations.
• Operate lab equipment in accordance with the quality assurance program/QA procedures.
• Ability to utilize various computer software (including but not limited to lab equipment software, project management/billing databases, Microsoft Suite, Lightroom, etc.)
• Produce standard test reports.

Physical Demands, Overtime, Travel Requirements and Drug Testing

• Work is primarily performed in an office/laboratory/shop setting.  
• Occasionally, driving a vehicle to client locations and field offices is required as needed (mileage paid).
• While performing this job, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, hear, and talk.
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Applicant must be able to pass random drug screens as required by our clients to perform onsite inspections and testing.

There will be occasions where overtime (or working after normal business hours) will be required to meet the demands of the position.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home