United Stars. is looking for Metals Testing Laboratory Quality Control Technician in North East, PA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939508641 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
United Stars is seeking a Metals Testing Laboratory Technician for 3rd shift at our engineered metals facility. In this hands-on role, you will prepare and test metal samples, operate tensile, hardness, and impact testing equipment, and verify results against specifications to support production quality. You’ll document data in lab systems, help maintain ISO-compliant procedures, and coordinate with production teams to resolve issues. United Stars offers a safety-first culture, stable schedules, skill development in metals and testing, and opportunities to advance across a long-tenured manufacturing group. Conduct mechanical and metallurgical tests on metal samples using tensile, hardness, and impact equipment Prepare samples by cutting, grinding, polishing, and labeling according to test procedures Record and analyze test data, comparing results to specifications and documenting variances Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and gauges Follow ISO and internal quality procedures to ensure accurate, repeatable test results Collaborate with production and quality teams to investigate nonconforming material Maintain safe, clean, and organized lab and storage areas during 3rd shift Generate test reports and certificates for internal and customer requirements Assist with continuous improvement of lab methods and work instructions Adhere to all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and company policies on 3rd shift operations Metallurgical testing Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, impact) Sample preparation and machining Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment Reading blueprints and specifications Quality control and inspection Use of micrometers and gauges Statistical process control (SPC) Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) Technical documentation and reporting Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k ASNT NDT Level I or II (preferred) ISO 17025 laboratory experience (preferred) OSHA safety training Metallography or materials testing coursework5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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