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Lab Operator

SSAB AB
Mobile, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

POSITION PURPOSE
Supports Production and Shipping departments, by performing Quality functions of industry specifications that allow SSAB produced material to be supplied to our customers without quality issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Safely operate testing equipment (Tensile, Charpy, Bend)
  • Safely operate machining equipment (CNC Machine Centers)
  • Safely operate sample preparation equipment
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies and Experience
Required
  • Detail Oriented (Accuracy)
  • Computer literate (Basic operation and/or troubleshooting).
  • Ability to work well with other team members
  • Ability to maintain Safe Work area
  • Ability to perform Preventive maintenance on equipment
  • Attention to detail (Accuracy)
  • Ability to perform multiple task simultaneously
  • Perform tasks with minimal supervision
  • Maintain good attendance record
Preferred
  • Experience in the operation of CNC Machining equipment
  • Ability to interpret industry specifications (ASTM/EN/API/ABS/CSA)
Education
Required
  • High School diploma or equivalent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:
  • Alternate sitting and standing as needed throughout the 12 hour shift
The position requires the following talking, vision and hearing capabilities:
  • Talking person to person, on the phone, and in a group setting
  • Hearing in person, on the phone, and in group a setting
  • Vision at near, midrange, far, and peripheral vision
  • Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
The position requires the following pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying capabilities:
  • Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing 50 pounds or less
The employee will occasionally be required to:
  • Stooping and kneeling
  • Twisting at waist level
  • Reaching above shoulder
  • Feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures with both hands together or separately
The employee will frequently be required to:
  • Reaching at waist/desk level
  • Reaching below waist level
  • Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with left hand and with both hands together
  • Fingering with both hands together or separately
The employee will constantly be required to:
  • Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with right hand
The employee will be required to work in the following conditions: (While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards)
  • Inside
  • In extreme hot temperatures
  • Amid fumes/dust/dirt/smoke
  • Around equipment in motion
  • Amid noise
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Position is full time, non-exempt, and is eligible for overtime
  • Position works (12) hours a day; rotating shift
  • Opportunities for overtime

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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