SPS Companies, Inc · 23 hours ago
Lab Tech
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr
2+ years expSPS Companies, Inc is involved in the steel supply industry, and they are seeking an MLL Lab Technician II to contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring the quality of samples. The role involves preparing specimens and performing various lab tests, while adhering to industry standards.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Prepare test specimens to meet recognized industry standards by machining, grinding and broaching them with the highest degree of accuracy
Perform Charpy impact and tensile to recognized industry standards while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy
Demonstrate a safety conscience attitude
Receive and import data required to generate final report
Adhere to industrial specifications and procedures
Ability to perform duties of MLL Lab Technician I as well as cross-train and be cross-trained as needed
Perform scheduled maintenance of all machining equipment, this includes but is not limited to daily/weekly/monthly/yearly
Maintain a safe, clean working environment
Qualification
Required
Experience working in a machining or processing environment
Good analytical skills and be able to identify departures from procedures for performing tests and calibrations and initiate corrective and preventive actions accordingly
Experience with data acquisition and electronic data entry
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with others under stress
Ability to meet the demands of customer time constraints
High school diploma or equivalent
Prepare test specimens to meet recognized industry standards by machining, grinding and broaching them with the highest degree of accuracy
Perform Charpy impact and tensile to recognized industry standards while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy
Demonstrate a safety conscience attitude
Receive and import data required to generate final report
Adhere to industrial specifications and procedures
Ability to perform duties of MLL Lab Technician I as well as cross-train and be cross-trained as needed
Perform scheduled maintenance of all machining equipment, this includes but is not limited to daily/weekly/monthly/yearly
Maintain a safe, clean working environment
Must have good depth perception
Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs
Must be comfortable working in an environment with machinery and moving parts
Knowledge and use of safety and PPE = Personal Protective Equipment required in all positions and of everyone working in the lab
Use of other tools and equipment may be required
Preferred
Knowledge of mechanical testing procedures which include tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and hardness testing
Experience performing tensile tests, Charpy impact tests, and hardness tests
Experience with using milling machines and band saws
2 years of experience as a mechanical lab technician
Experience with ISO 17025 lab accreditation
CNC vertical machine center operations experience
Benefits
Quarterly safety bonus opportunity
Monthly production bonus opportunity
Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
Opportunity to work overtime
401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)
One week of paid vacation after 6 months
Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
Company
SPS Companies, Inc
The roots of the SPS Companies go back to 1933 when our founder, Sam Goldstein, set out from Nebraska to try to find a way to support his family.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Crocker
Chief Executive Officer
Dirk Daveline
Chief Financial Officer
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