Lab Technician

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Cut steel plate samples using Oxy-fuel, plasma torch and CNC robot plasma cutter
• Prepare and identify samples accurately and clearly and forwards to lab for testing
• Requires ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise
• Physical requirements are medium heavy
• Must be willing to learn and assist in the duties of a Mechanical Tester
• Reports to Mechanical Testing Supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime
• Knowledge of ASTM,API,MIL,ABS,EN, DIN, ASME, NACE and Lloyds Register testing requirements preferred
• Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification
• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and roll pages (work documents)
• Ability to write legibly and accurately without transposing figures
• Ability to work independently
• Willing and able to work overtime to cover for vacations, etc.
• Willing to be cross-trained for other positions in department
• Desire and ability to be proactive in meeting needs of customer/departments
• Ability to work with computers (data input)
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
• Pass Ergonomics Test
• Ability to run lathe, Band saws and Milling machines
• Good written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Oxy-fuel cutting experience
• Plasma cutting experience
• CNC programming experience

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

 

Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.