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The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations. The Metallurgical Lab Technician (MLT) will perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures. Metallurgical laboratory technicians maintain computerized records of experimental data and operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester. The MLT will assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department. In addition to this the MLT will perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including fatigue tests, torsional (twist) tests and others as needed.
Specific responsibilities of the role are:

• Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing Operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data
• Assist in the daily Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
• Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including Fatigue tests; Torsional tests, and others as required
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester
• Coordinate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection and sorting, Teardown and Forensic
• Candidate should be flexible to work on a pattern Crew schedule over three shifts, and weekend schedule will be required
• Collaborating with other team members on tasks/projects

Basic and Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
• Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or other related field