Laboratory Technician
Location: Kendallville, IN
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday)
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday)
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Direct Hire
Job Summary
Are you detail-oriented and interested in working in a lab environment focused on quality and precision? We’re seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team in the Quality Department. In this role, you’ll maintain lab operations, ensure accurate analysis of aluminum materials, and support compliance with customer specifications and safety protocols.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Laboratory Technician, your core responsibilities will include:
● Spectrometer Calibration: Control and map spectrometer calibration and global calibrations for drift.
● Sample Management: Maintain and organize sample inventory.
● Material Handling: Identify, store, and ship analyzed material buttons appropriately.
● Documentation: Record and file analysis data for suppliers, customers, and managers.
● Quality Assurance: Pre-approve chemistries, ensure compliance with customer specs, and certify analyses.
● Product Evaluation: Monitor visual and chemical product quality and approve or reject materials based on analysis.
● Procurement: Order lab parts, services, and tools for personnel and equipment.
● Spectrometer Calibration: Control and map spectrometer calibration and global calibrations for drift.
● Sample Management: Maintain and organize sample inventory.
● Material Handling: Identify, store, and ship analyzed material buttons appropriately.
● Documentation: Record and file analysis data for suppliers, customers, and managers.
● Quality Assurance: Pre-approve chemistries, ensure compliance with customer specs, and certify analyses.
● Product Evaluation: Monitor visual and chemical product quality and approve or reject materials based on analysis.
● Procurement: Order lab parts, services, and tools for personnel and equipment.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
● High School Diploma required
● Communication, administration, and analysis skills
● Good attendance and work record
● Experience with spectrometers, machining, or metallurgy preferred (especially aluminum)
● Communication, administration, and analysis skills
● Good attendance and work record
● Experience with spectrometers, machining, or metallurgy preferred (especially aluminum)
Skills:
● Strong organizational and time management abilities
● Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency
● Mechanical aptitude and basic math understanding
● Ability to multitask, make sound decisions, and solve problems
● Capable of working independently and as part of a team
● Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency
● Mechanical aptitude and basic math understanding
● Ability to multitask, make sound decisions, and solve problems
● Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements:
● Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. regularly
● Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
● Good color, distance, and close vision; ability to adjust focus
● Manual dexterity for handling samples, typing, and small parts
● Ability to manage moderate physical and mental stress
● Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
● Good color, distance, and close vision; ability to adjust focus
● Manual dexterity for handling samples, typing, and small parts
● Ability to manage moderate physical and mental stress
Work Environment:
Most work will be performed in an office or lab setting. You may occasionally be exposed to open flames, moving machinery, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, dust, smoke, or loud noise.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience while contributing to a growing, quality-focused team. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment with opportunities for growth.
Ready to start? Apply online today and let’s DO GOOD together!
