Laboratory Technician - GMP RECRUITMENT LIMITED : Job Details

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a hugely successful and highly recognised leading international manufacturer located on the outskirts of Worcester.

We are actively working alongside them to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join their team on a full time, permanent contract.

This position is working 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday offering a salary up to £27,000.

Our client does not offer sponsorship or fixed-term contracts so can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK

The successful Laboratory Technician will be responsible for macrostructure assessments of product, for thermal processing of test material and operation of the laboratory furnaces, and for progressing and certifying test material in line with customer specifications and drawings.

To be considered for this role candidates must be Degree educated in Metallurgy/Materials Science, at minimum HND or demonstrated, relevant experience required.

An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Laboratory Technician main duties:

• Progress parts/samples through laboratory and to sub-contractors as required and raise necessary reports/certification
• Macrostructure assessment and reporting for production, investigation and validation purposes
• Completion of metallurgical assessment of surface degradation and HIP closure samples
• Review of thermal processing documentation
• Ensure specimens, documentation, and files are correctly identified and stored in the correct areas, including storage/archive, ensuring laboratory scrap levels are controlled, and ensure that logs and noticeboards are maintained and updated.
• Check stock levels and order as required, check and monitor stock performance
• Maintain Lab Heat Treatment furnaces and ensure bars/samples are processed within agreed timescales
• Maintain and improve Lab 6S standards
• Maintain Lab equipment
• Provide training to Lab personnel when and where required

Laboratory Technician desired skills and experience:

• Preferably Degree educated in Metallurgy/Materials Science, at minimum HND or experience required
• Competent in using Microsoft Office packages
• Ideally have technical knowledge of lost wax casting process, and thermal processing and Ni & Co base superalloys
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to streamline processes and reporting for optimised efficiency
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

If the above position sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a n Employment Agency.