Laboratory Technician – Powder Plant

Sandvik Machining Solutions, a world leader in tools and tooling systems for metal cutting, as well as components and high-volume blanks in cemented carbide, has an opening for a Laboratory Technician – Powder Plant at their Westminster facility in South Carolina.

The role

In this key role, the Laboratory Technician – Powder plant, will be responsible for performing comprehensive Metallurgical Quality Control analysis for Product from the Powder and Insert Production facilities, to ensure conformance to documented specifications. Powder & Inserts will be approved based on conformance to these written specifications and documented records and statistics will be kept. All activities must be carried out in a safe manner, following all company EHS guidelines, ensuring all legislation is met.

Key performance areas

• Prepare & Press powder samples for sintering and test / evaluate in preparation for giving recommendation to production.
• Press Final Powder samples and prepare for Sintering.
• Measure properties of Powder and Insert samples.
• Preparation of samples for structure analysis, using all necessary machines/equipment
• Evaluation & Grading of metallurgical structure using microscope.
• Quality assessment of Powder and Insert samples based on analysis, including completion of all documentation & maintenance of the relevant computer systems.
• Investigation of non-conforming powder and recommendations for corrective actions.
• As required provide support for Insert Coating Laboratory and associated activities.
• Provide support & feedback to both Insert and Powder Production to aid continuous Quality improvement.
• Undertake any other Metallurgical Quality Assessment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and good order in the Laboratory
• Work will be performed mainly in a Laboratory environment, although some activities will be performed in the manufacturing facilities.
• Operation of Hydraulic Press is required.

Your profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years laboratory experience, preferably related to a process, pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Metallurgical skills / experience would be advantageous. Experience of microscope work essential.
• Must be responsible, reliable and able to work on own initiative.
• Must be PC literate, numerate with an excellent attention to detail.
• Must be Team orientated.
• Good oral and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work assigned shift hours including overtime as scheduled.
• Travel may be required for training purposes.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package. Generous benefit package includes life, health, and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Laboratory Technician – Powder Plant position, Job Opening #332596.

Due to the expected volume or responses to this ad, only those under consideration for this position will be contacted.

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Job ID: 332596

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