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In addition, administrative duties will be required.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nEnsures that specified procedures for the preparation of samples are being used and does calibration on required equipment on a prescribed schedule.\nSets up and prepares samples per the set standards and procedures using bandsaws, CNC milling equipment and various other equipment.\nEnsures products are tested according to the priority established by SSAB operations/sales departments by daily confirming shipping orders and prepares the appropriate tests.\nPerforms required testing from test specimens using Tensile Test machine, Charpy V-Notch Test machine and various other testing equipment.\nEnters lab test results into computer database to create certificates for products to be released and shipped. \nIdentifies product on hold and resolves hold reasons. Maintains proper documentation and file as required.\nEnsures all products shipped meet customer requirements and/or governing specifications with respect to grade and provides accurate information to appropriate personnel on products which are unreleased.\nReviews and makes recommendations to cross apply product by retesting, reviews customer specifications and certifies the cross applied product.\nTraces and expedites materials that require testing.\nEnsures routine maintenance and general upkeep of the lab equipment and work area is completed.\nPerforms any required re-testing, or other special testing as assigned.\nPerforms equipment preventive maintenance (clean, grease, coolant replacement, tooling/blade changes, change lubricants, and make necessary adjustments to equipment).\nVerifies supply levels are adequate to operate all equipment and orders operating supplies as needed through the purchasing system.\nCompletes all production paperwork, perform administrative duties to support laboratory operations, and enter physical testing data results into a computer as needed,\nAssist sales and operations on product dispositioning and the release of material (including on hold product).\nQUALIFICATIONS\nCompetencies and Experience\nRequired:\nAbility to read and interpret documents\nMust possess strong computer skills and have good working knowledge with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with other PC based data acquisition tools a Plus.\n\nAbility to work in a team environment\nGood verbal and written communication skills\nPreferred:\nThree to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment (especially in the temper leveling and cut-to-length field).\nGood applied technology experience with cutting and milling equipment.\nUnderstanding of ISO 9001 and ASTM standards.\nEducation\nRequired:\nHigh School Diploma or GED\nPreferred:\nAssociate or Bachelor’s Degree\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS\nNo direct reports.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe employee will frequently be required to:\nSit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time\nUse both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures\nLift and/or move up to 10 lbs\nThe employee will occasionally be required to:\nBalance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb \nBend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level\nPush, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds\nThe position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:\nVision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception\nTalking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings\nThe employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:\nDesktop computer\nHand tools\nFloor mounted jib crane\nPropane or Electric Forklift\nHAAS Machining Center\nElectric Band Saws\nMisc. Testing Equipment\nThe employee will work in the following conditions:\nAround equipment in motion\nAmid noise\nWhile wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards\nAround moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment\nPOSITION TYPE - WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nPosition is full time, non-exempt\nThis is a 1st Shift position working (5) 8 hour shifts (6 am - 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri).\nCandidate must be flexible to work OT to aide in expediting material release when needed.\nOTHER DUTIES\nPlease 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. 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