Lab Analyst

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Monthly Profit Sharing
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Lab Analyst is a role of trust and integrity driving continuous improvement in all areas of safety as well as tensile testing (TYE) This position is focused on following compliance and corporate guidelines while improving on how we deploy testing to ensure testing repeatability. Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis. Proper documentation, following procedures, systems processes, best practices & training are all vital to the success of the ever growing Lab Analyst position. Following ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines. Safely operate manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment. Interpreting customers drawings, identify predominant area for tensile testing, computer entries, confides with management to understand customer requirements and/or standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Safety awareness, ability to follow JSA's.
• ISO/IATF knowledge.
• Complete ENA TYE level 1 training w/test.
• Operate band saw, CNC's, lathe's, machine shop environment.
• Operate hardness equipment desk top and hand held such as Barcol's, Websters -understand hardness scales Brinell, RE, RH,
• Testing in accordance with specific control plans and document control.
• Measuring tools - micrometers, verniers, and other gages, conductivity meters.
• Conductivity (%IACS) testing.
• Operation of homogenization furnaces, grieve ovens, knowledge of aging practices.
• Drill press, hydraulic press (bending).
• Operate optical emissions spectroscopy for chemical analysis.
• Perform, interpret, approve, and report metallurgical tests, inspections, and studies as directed (examples: Customer samples, billet slices).
• Follow and understanding mechanical testing for government, military, federal, automotive & customer specifications.

• Sample prep round and flat specimens for tensile testing.
• Daily calibration checks on equipment & hand tools.
• Grain analysis (etching) using chemicals such as Caustic soda & nitric acid.
• Understand & use tensile test machines, ability to read testing graphs.
• Minor equipment repairs.
• Computer knowledge - data review & entry, understand function of software ORACLE, QTS, CIMEX, SCS,LAPS.
• Basic housekeeping in all aspects of the lab - maintain equipment daily via daily cleaning standards.
• Visual inspections of surface on samples as well as testing samples.
• Follow all compliance & corporate guidelines, ability to flag compliance issues.

What will make you successful?

• High school diploma. ( required)
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience. (required)
• Experience using gauges and other inspection techniques, reading drawings. (preferred)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]