Summary:

This position requires an individual capable of supporting chemical processing operations within a metallurgical lab environment, with additional job functions in metallurgical and mechanical testing. Primary job duties include titrations, bench chemistry, reagent standardization, process acceptance testing, and support of chemical process development to ensure products are manufactured with the highest quality. Additional job duties include mechanical property testing and metallurgical sample preparation. This position reports directly to the Metallurgist and will reside in UMBRAGROUP’s Linear Motion facility located in Saginaw, MI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing titrations and bench chemistry to determine process chemical concentrations
• Making and standardizing reagents
• Supporting audit preparations related to chemical processing
• Interpreting standards and specifications related to chemical processes
• Supporting development of new chemical processes and improvement of existing processes
• Creating procedures and forms
• Performing mechanical testing
• Performing metallographic sample preparation
• Writing reports
• Keeping records
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with chemical processes used in a manufacturing environment preferred, such as black oxide, copper plating, and passivation 
• Experience with AMS or ASTM standards preferred
• Ability to interact positively with individuals in different roles
• Excellent communication and solution-oriented attitude
• Detail oriented
• Strong desire to maintain a clean and organized space
• Willingness to be involved in a hands-on way with operations

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Other Qualification:

• Due to ITAR regulations must be a U.S. Person

Language, Math, and Reasoning Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, set-up sheets, travelers, procedure manuals, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, work instructions, and communicate effectively with internal customers.

Computer Skills:

Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and other software as required by the job. Must be open to new technology.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is in a standard manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical equipment. The noise levels are frequently moderate to loud. Safety glasses and safety shoes (steel-toed) are required throughout the shop floor. Hearing protection is recommended in certain areas.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

EOE