Lab Analyst

Company

Lincotek Surface Solutions is a leading surface treatment manufacturer within the Lincotek Group. We are a center of excellence in the ready-to-engine Industrial Gas Turbine and Aviation markets.

Lincotek Group is a world leader in the coatings industry and is active, through its different operating business units, in the European, Asian and American continents, with four main divisions: Aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbine, Biomedical, and Equipment.

Position Summary:

The objective of this position is to support the production area in the analysis and reporting of metallurgical results for production and development parts.

Essential Functions

1. Operate equipment for cutting, mounting, embedding and polishing for preparing the metallographic samples
2. Test LPCS, APS, HVOF, PACK, CVD, stripping, brazing, welding, laser drilling and shaping technologies, as directed
3. Gather and enter data into Labratory Register
4. Maintain clean and organized work area
5. Operate cutting saws
6. Interpret part cut-up drawings
7. Operate optical microscopy for analyses of materials
8. Multitasking while performing prep-work and analysis efficiently
9. Conduct testing on new consumable materials
10. Manage the internal Laboratory warehouse
11. Work with Engineers and other Managers on development projects
12. Working within the Company’s Quality and Safety System context, in accordance with its procedures and requirements.
13. Analyze and discuss lab results and reports
14. Manage consumable supplies
15. Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computes, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The individual will be required to adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8 hours per day, with additional hours as business needs necessitate. Willing to work flexible shifts, overtime, and weekends, if necessary.

Travel

Limited to none

Education

1. 4 year College degree in chemistry, engineering or relevant study or 2 year college degree for same plus 2 years of relevant work experience
2. Basic Laboratory skills
3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings

Lincotek Surface Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.