Lab Technician at TWB Company LLC in Monroe, Michigan

Job Description:

TWB Monroe is seeking a Lab Technician to support our Monroe

Michigan facility.

TWB Company is North America's market leader for tailor welded products with locations in Michigan

Ohio

Kentucky

Tennessee

Ontario and Mexico. Formed in 1992

TWB is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO Steel. The company developed the tailor welded blank market in North America and is the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products supporting JIT production and services to the automotive industry. The company's technologies are helping automotive companies produce stronger

lighter vehicles.

TWB Offers:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Generous benefits package starting on Day 1 including medical

  dental

  
  

  vision

  
  

  prescription

  
  

  life insurance

  
  

  and holiday pay

• Lucrative Quarterly Profit Sharing
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and employee match
• Education assistance
• A people first philosophy

  supporting a great work environment

Summary

The incumbent will perform metallurgical sample preparation

analysis and testing to support technical problem solving

new product development and process validation.

Key Position Results

• Safely carry out sample preparation

  tracks and store samples

  
  

  and accurately inputs the sample and testing data into database.

  
  
• Safely performs mechanical and metallurgical testing and analysis

  and accurately inputs the data and test results into database.

  
  
• Operates laboratory equipment independently following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Generates timely and accurate test results summaries

  summarizes observations and conclusions in a standard report.

  
  
• Follows up with equipment manufacturers on testing methodology updates and continue to update SOPs to reflect new methodologies.
• Effectively and efficiently communicates the data to team members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities % of Time Spent Performing Tasks

• Perform sample preparation and laboratory testing.

75%

• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and sample storage area & ensure traceability.

10%

• Organizes data for presentation to project teams.

10%

• Participates in safety and continuous improvement activities. Lead projects to improve safety & workflow.

5%

Critical Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Consistently practices safe work habits in a laboratory and industrial environment
• Ability to follow test procedures and written instructions
• Details oriented and focused
• Comfortable working with power/cutting tools

  machine shop and metallurgical sample preparation equipment

  
  
• Advanced skills with Microsoft office software (specially MS Excel

  and MS Word).

  
  
• Prior laboratory experience (including but not limited to metallurgical and mechanical testing equipment operations)
• Hand on - can do attitude coupled with superior communication skills
• Knowledge of chemistry

  mechanical testing results

  
  

  metallurgical images

  
  

  and chemical safety

  
  

Education/ Training Required

• 3+ years of lab experience in comparable position (e.g. school

  prior/current role) preferred

  
  

Position Discretion

Authority

and Independent Judgement

1) Describe the decisions and independent judgements made by incumbents in this position.

• Recognizes unsafe work conditions and reports them to supervisors.
• Modifies and updates standard testing as appropriate to generate necessary data.

2) Describe the decisions made by incumbents in this position that are based on defined process or parameters. Attach copies of any applicable decisions' templates or procedures.

• Selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks.
• All testing covered by published Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

3) Describe how the discretionary decisions and independent judgements affect operating income or other matters of significance.

• Material sample preparation (for mechanical testing and metallurgical examination) and storage must be completed

  accurately input in the system

  
  

  and effectively communicated in the requested timeline to resolve immediate customer related issues

  
  

  and product/process development.

  
  
• Mechanical and metallurgical testing (including data generation) must be completed in the requested timelines to support technical problem solving and product development.
• The testing must be complete and accurate calling for attention to details and a developed ability to judge the accuracy of the results prior to reporting.
• Testing outcomes must be compiled in an organized manner for timely interpretation of findings.

4) Describe the recommendations made by the incumbent in this position. Who reviews the recommendations and what are the general outcomes of those recommendations?

• Manager reviews data generated.
• Technicians are encouraged to make recommendations on safety

  sample preparation and testing methodology improvements.

  
  
• Manager reviews and acts on safety and procedure improvement recommendations.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in

but your previous experience doesn't exactly align

we encourage you to apply! At TWB we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

TWB Company is North America's market leader for tailor welded products with locations in Kentucky

Michigan

Tennessee

Ontario and Mexico. Formed in 1992

TWB is a joint venture of Worthington Steel and BAO and Steel Company. The company developed the tailor welded blank market in North America and is the leading manufacturer of tailor welded products in the NAFTA region supporting JIT production and services to the automotive industry. The company's technologies are helping automotive companies produce stronger

lighter vehicles.

Worthington Steel Inc.

and its subsidiaries

is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race

color

religion

age

national origin

sex

disability or veteran's status.

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