Laboratory Test Technician

Brierley Hill

Permanent - Onsite

40 hours

£30,000, DOE

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Test Technician n to join our international client's team based in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. This long-standing company are looking for a Wire/Mechanical Test Technician to be primarily responsible for performing mechanical testing during final inspection.

What's in it for you?

Hours of work: Monday to Friday
Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Private Health Care
Free off-road parking
The roles and responsibilities of a Laboratory Test Technician:

Conduct mechanical testing on wire products to ensure compliance with industry & customer standards and specifications.
Carryout heat treatment capability testing in accordance with industry & customer standards and specifications
Analyse test data and record results, identifying any discrepancies
Produce final inspection certificates
Coordinate/manage sub-contract testing as required
Maintain testing equipment and ensure a safe working environment
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving quality-related issues as they arise
Assist with quality control during goods inwards (e.g control of mill certificates, non-conforming goods rejections)
Assist with calibration of measuring equipment (e.g micrometers)
Being responsible for universal testing machines, hardness testers, lab furnaces, micrometres, microscopes. etc

Requirements of the Laboratory Test Technician:

Experience performing Mechanical Tests
Able to work well independently but also within a team environment
Excellent attention to detail
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks
Experience working to/with international standards e.g ASTM, AMS
Experience with microscopy is a plus

What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role