Physical Lab Tech - Albany, OR

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Physical Lab Tech for a year contract position at a premier metal manufacturing company in Albany, OR. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate: $22-$27/hour DOE

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8p-430a (flexible on start time, overnight only)

Responsibilities

• Prepare various metallurgical testing samples by means of dimensioning, weighing, sectioning, and surface preparations

• Perform visual appearance and dimensioning evaluations on various tested metallurgical samples.

• Determine adherence to customer specifications by following written technical instructions

• Operation of various Physical Testing laboratory equipment (tensile frames, vacuum furnaces, air furnaces, and hardness machines)

• Perform basic laboratory calibration and verification tasks

• Use technical skills and background to identify problems and implement effective solutions

• Report accurate data to laboratory customers.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• At least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced work environment, preferably in a manufacturing, chemical, quality, or industrial environment.

Preferences

• Associates Degree

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience in a metallurgical testing lab preferred

• Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude to support testing equipment

• Strong metallurgical destructive testing base of knowledge

• Must be able to interface with PLC and HMI systems

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information

• Ability to think creatively and strategically

• Ability to work with cross-functional groups

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

• Self-motivated

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.