Lab Aide
ATI
Richland, WAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
ATI is seeking a Lab Aide to join our facility in Richland, Washington. Our Richland Operation specializes in melting Titanium and Titanium Alloys to produce ingots for use in multiple applications in the Aerospace and Medical Markets. This position operates in an analytical laboratory environment and works a rotating shift consisting of 12.25 hours (overtime paid after 8 hours of each shift). Shifts rotate weekly from days to nights, with hours of 5:45 am - 6:00 pm and/or 5:45 pm - 6:00 am.
Key Responsibilities
- Operation of scales to ensure accurate material weights
- Assists with sample processing, including storage, archiving, disposal, shipping, testing of samples, and pulling samples from the furnace
- Conducts melt sample preparation, including button melting, punch press, and lathe operation
- Assists with testing on various samples in the laboratory using various laboratory equipment and using the LabTrack computer system to enter data collected
- Maintains daily check sheets and log books in the laboratory
- Performs PM maintenance: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
- Performs laboratory cleaning duties as assigned, including sweeping, organizing, and cleaning surfaces
- Participates in safety observations and various safety trainings: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
- Must be able to operate forklifts
- Other training and duties as assigned
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Ability to follow work, process, quality, and safety procedures
- Strict attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to interact well with employees, customers, and management
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of six months of laboratory experience is preferred
- Minimum of six months experience working in the metals industry is preferred
- Prior experience working in the metals industry is preferred
- Ability to operate analytical laboratory equipment is preferred
- Experience with statistical software packages is desirable