3rd Shift Metallurgical Lab Technician - Forks Township, PA

Manufacturing Easton, Pennsylvania

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Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.
About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
 
Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Responsibilities: 

1.         Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.  Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as, state & federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights.  Conduct safety training topics as required or needed.  Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.  As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes. 

2.       Perform chemical analysis of iron through spectroscopy and other laboratory techniques. 

3.       Perform mechanical testing of the iron as required. 

4.       Perform a wide variety of sand tests on both molding and core sand. 

5.       Monitor and maintain all testing and production equipment as required. 

6.       Maintain the metallurgical and process control parameters. 

7.       Work with the production personnel (hourly and salary) to ensure the integrity of the metal and sand quality. 

8.       Initiate and maintain metallurgical reports. 

9.       Participate in the Quality improvement/Lean processes to effect positive results. 

Qualifications: 

1.                Technical education or background a plus. 

2.                Basic foundry experience in molding or melt a plus. 

3.                Good mechanical and technical ability. 

4.                Good computer skills. 

5.                Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

6.                Strong analytical problem solving ability. 

7.                Excellent attendance record and the availability to work overtime as required. 

8.                Excellent ability to work well with others 

Why Victaulic?
  • The Morning Calls Top Work Place
  • Opportunity for growth and Innovation
  • VPP World Class Safety Program
  • Company Events
  • Company 401k Plan
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness Program
Benefits effective first day of employment.

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