Job Description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Mechanical Testing Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks according to Steel Dynamics health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Ensure monitoring and measuring equipment is verified before use
• Collect and prepare samples for testing
• Perform and evaluate mechanical tests according to standard procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance on all testing lab equipment
• Report any issues to the Mechanical Testing Lab Lead Technician or the Testing Lab Supervisor
• Work with others to repair Mechanical Testing Lab equipment
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness inside and outside of the lab

Qualifications

• Strong safety awareness
• Good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic)
• Self-Motivated and able to work consistently without direct supervision
• Works well with others and independently
• Quality & detail oriented
• Mechanically inclined
• Willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime
• Ability to work in extreme environments
• Ability to perform repetitive stretching, reaching, lifting and walking to support routine responsibilities.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive to pick-up samples from different operating units

Preferred

Previous testing or lab experience

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.