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Nucor

Met Lab Tech

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on lab equipment Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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Optical Lab Technician

Saraland, AL · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner * Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual ...

Heidelberg Materials

151001-Lab Tech

Attalla, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Calibrate and operate lab equipment in accordance with established protocols * Support production teams by providing timely and reliable test data * Follow safety and environmental guidelines to ...

50027 GRR - Attalla Inc

151001-Lab Tech

Altoona, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Calibrate and operate lab equipment in accordance with established protocols * Support production teams by providing timely and reliable test data * Follow safety and environmental guidelines to ...

Heidelbergmaterials

151001-Lab Tech

Attalla, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Calibrate and operate lab equipment in accordance with established protocols * Support production teams by providing timely and reliable test data * Follow safety and environmental guidelines to ...

Bunge

Lab Technician

Decatur, AL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment * Calibrates all instruments ...

Baldwin Health

Sleep Lab Tech PRN

Foley, AL

Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning. * Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and ...

Bunge

Lab Technician

Decatur, AL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment * Calibrates all instruments ...

Community Health Systems

Cath Lab Tech

Vestavia Hills, AL · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

This role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, monitoring patients during procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. The Cath Lab Technician plays a key role ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab equipment in Alabama is $22.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.45 and $25.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lab equipment job?

A Lab Equipment job typically involves managing, maintaining, and repairing laboratory instruments used in scientific research, healthcare, and industrial settings. Responsibilities may include calibrating equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Some roles may also involve training staff on proper equipment usage. This job is essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of lab experiments and procedures.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in lab equipment maintenance or support?

Lab Equipment professionals typically spend their days calibrating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of scientific instruments such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and incubators. You'll also be responsible for performing routine inspections, documenting service records, and ensuring that all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards. Collaboration with lab staff is common, as you'll need to provide technical support and training on the proper use of equipment. This role often requires balancing scheduled maintenance with immediate troubleshooting needs, ensuring that laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lab equipment position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Lab Equipment Technician role, you need a background in laboratory sciences or engineering, knowledge of calibration procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Familiarity with common laboratory instruments, safety protocols, and possibly certifications in equipment maintenance or laboratory technology are valuable. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support lab personnel and address equipment concerns. These competencies ensure equipment reliability, lab safety, and operational efficiency in scientific or industrial settings.

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Infographic showing various Lab Equipment job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,600 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Met Lab Tech

Nucor

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Nucor rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

200th of 543 rated manufacturers

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Division: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions:

The responsibilities of the MET Lab Tech include but are not limited to: safely operating machines; gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by the testing plans and other testing procedures in a timely and accurate manner; safely performing maintenance tasks related to the area equipment; providing support to other team members in the Lab; maintaining a clean and safe work area; entering data into computer system; participating in all training and developmental programs.  Nucor teammates are expected to participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and team work while maintaining compliance in all areas of the site within our Quality Control System. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position.

 Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Strong Attention to Details: Experience in ensuring data accuracy to maintain high product quality and operational efficiency.
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office
  • Experience operating forklift

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable working in an industrial and laboratory environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year or more of Industrial/Manufacturing experience
  • Experience operating common lab equipment- saws, grinder, precision measuring equipment
  • Mechanical testing experience in a manufacturing or lab environment
  • Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on lab equipment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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