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Metallurgical Lab Technician

GKN Driveline Newton (LLC)
Newton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgical Lab Technician position at GKN Driveline Newton (LLC)?

Key Responsibility:

Applying

  • Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain productivity, quality, housekeeping, attendance and safety standards.
  • Perform daily met lab duties per schedule and assist advanced/senior personnel.
  • Clean and maintain cut-off-saw, lab equipment and lab accessories.
  • Cut, mount, grind and polish lab samples as required.
  • Identify heat treat process by microstructural examination with use of microscope.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on inspection equipment.
  • Approve steel certifications per GKN or customer specifications.
  • Identify all microstructures in materials commonly used by GKN before and after heat treatment.
  • Prepare PPAP samples and compare results with customer specifications.
  • Use SAP to confirm lots that are accepted and to create requisitions.
  • Perform basic Millipore cleanliness analysis on requested components.
  • Work as a team member to ensure production quality.
  • Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager.

Qualification and Skills:

Essential: High School Diploma

Two years' experience in gear manufacturing or related process


About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

What do we offer?

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)

• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options

• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com

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