Lab Technician

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

JOB TITLE:                LAB TECHNICIAN I

DEPARTMENT:        Materials Control Lab

REPORTS TO:           Materials Control Lab Manager

FLSA STATUS:         Non-Exempt

PREPARED DATE:   February 2022

SUMMARY:  

            This position is an entry level position. The person seeking this position should possess initiative, a strong aptitude for mathematics and good mechanical abilities. Prepares most of the test samples for all analyses in the lab.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Perform preliminary analyses during alloy manufacture in furnaces.
• Skilled in use of X-ray fluorescence, optical spectroscopy, C-S and O-N2 analysis equipment.
• Prepare most of the test samples for all analyses in the Lab.  Includes cutting, cleaning, machining, surfacing, packaging, and logging in of samples.
• Skilled in use of, and provides technical assistance for, the alloy-type test operation (Kevex).
• Perform various plant audits and process control:  i.e. rinse tests (residual core).
• Calibrate analytical equipment.
• Assist wet lab in analytical operation including but not limited to ICP-MS, ICP, and GFAA instruments.
• Perform general housekeeping functions in the lab.
• Perform general technique for x-ray wafer preparation.
• Perform any additional tasks required by the MCL Manager, experienced technican or specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED and/or College Degree in lieu of experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as laboratory technician. 
• An understanding of theory and operation of our analytical instrumentation.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

            To perform this job successfully, an individual should be computer literate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

            The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.