Lab Analyst

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location: Cressona, PA Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

Shifts Available and Hours:

Training will be on dayshift. After training, this position will be nightshift from 5:50 pm- 5:50 am on a 2-2-3/ EOWEO schedule.

Job Summary:

The Lab Analyst is a role of trust and integrity driving continuous improvement in all areas of safety as well as tensile testing (TYE). This position is focused on following compliance and corporate guidelines while improving on how we deploy testing to ensure testing repeatability. Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis. Proper documentation, following procedures, systems processes, best practices & training are all vital to the success of the ever-growing Lab Analyst position. Following ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines. Safely operate manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment. Interpreting customers drawings, identify predominant area for tensile testing, computer entries, confides with management to understand customer requirements and/or standards.

Required Education/Experience:

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Job Responsibilities:

- Safety & Compliance: Strong awareness of safety protocols, ability to follow Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and adherence to corporate and compliance guidelines.

- Technical Training & Testing: Completion of ENA TYE Level 1 training (Level 2 optional); capable of performing metallurgical tests, mechanical testing, and interpreting results per industry standards (government, military, automotive).

- Equipment Operation: Skilled in operating CNC machines, lathes, band saws, furnaces, ovens, drill and hydraulic presses, and hardness testing tools (Barcol, Webster).

- Measurement & Analysis: Proficient with micrometers, verniers, gages, conductivity meters, and optical emission spectroscopy for chemical analysis.

- Sample Preparation & Inspection: Experienced in preparing samples for tensile testing, conducting grain analysis with chemical etching, and performing visual inspections.

- Maintenance & Calibration: Conducts daily calibration checks, minor equipment repairs, and maintains lab cleanliness and equipment per daily standards.

- Team Support: Participates in training new team members and performs other duties as assigned.

Willing to travel is a plus; <10% travel for customer visits.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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