Heat Treat Lab Technician

Job Title: Heat Treat Lab Technician

Job Location: MNP, Utica, Michigan

Job Schedule: Mon - Fri & weekends, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM; shifts are rotational for having Monday/Tuesday off/on, Wednesday/Thursday off/on, and Friday-Sunday off/on (alternating between Shift A & Shift B).

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. Headquartered in southeast Michigan. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role of Metallurgical Lab Technician: The Heat Treat Lab Technician supports the MNP Quality division by performing all fastener inspections and performance related testing for various metallurgical and fastener performance test methods. The Lab Technician will maintain all records and provide support to enable the laboratory to function effectively and in accordance with all quality criteria. Attention to detail and familiarity with fastener quality requirements are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities of a Metallurgical Lab Technician:

Metallurgical analysis of samples (core hardness, surface hardness, microhardness (Vickers), evaluate samples for carbon pickup & de-carb, structure review for martensite, bainite as required.

Reviewing all processed products on a per-order basis for conformance to required destructive and non-destructive requirements and standards for testing performed.

Use of Carbon Analyzer to determine and confirm carbon potential set points within operational standards for austenizing furnace operational quality using shim material.

Use of Tensile Tester for collection of ultimate tensile strength values to be reported on test certificates.

Daily verification of lab testing equipment using calibrated standards for Rockwell hardness (HRC), superficial hardness (HR15N) and microhardness (HV); monitoring reporting for test environments (temperature & humidity).

Process reviews and trend reviews for furnace control points (hardening, tempering, quench) on a per-order basis to ensure quality conformance with awareness of required key product characteristics.

Participate in continuous improvement activities; Work with managers and other supervisors to communicate issues affecting operations.

Other duties include root cause analysis of non-conforming / suspect parts

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Metallurgical Lab Technician:

Experience in cold forming and thread rolling

Familiar with macro/microhardness testing and required sample preparation (mounting, sectioning, etching).

Familiar with fastener quality requirements, strength classifications, thread classifications

Knowledge of carbon-based steel (1010-5039)

Knowledge of determinate factors for key part characteristics in relation to furnace operations.

Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Must possess problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work well with others, dependable, and trustworthy

Excellent communication skills including oral and written

Must be highly organized and manage time wisely

Able to keep records and complete documents as needed

Benefits of a Metallurgical Lab Technician: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.