Metallurgy Lab Assistant

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

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What We Offer

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement
  
  

Job Summary

The Metallurgy Lab Assistant will perform daily laboratory operations such as ordering/managing inventory supplies and communicating with internal team members and outside vendors. This role will also prepare samples for inspection by sectioning, cutting, mounting, and polishing casting parts into micros.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer specifications, industry standards, section diagrams, quality control documents, and work instructions
• Prepare casting samples for inspection per the work instructions/specifications
• Manage inventory levels and place purchase orders for metallurgy lab supplies using Oracle
• Communicate with outside vendors, outside contractors, internal departments, and other team members on a daily basis
• Use Microsoft Excel to create/modify work orders and to update various lab spreadsheets daily
• Navigate and work within computer systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, QT9 Document System, Oracle, and internal files/networks
• Assist metallurgy lab technicians with the test bar master heat approval process
• Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and clean/maintain the equipment used in the lab
• Assist in the metallurgy lab department as needed and perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Experience: A minimum of 1-year basic manufacturing experience required. Experience working and communicating with outside vendors strongly desired. Knowledge of investment casting industry is a plus.
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong written and oral communication. Moderate computer skills. Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions. Ability to work as a team and independently. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. Proven ability to balance priorities. Cooperative and positive attitude. Reliable, dependable, and able to fulfill day to day job requirements timely and accurately.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Working Environment: Most time spent in Metallurgy lab area.
• Physical Demands: Sitting/Standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 40lbs, extended periods of time using a computer screen.
• Required PPE: Check for required PPE in areas you may be working.
• Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant.
• Steel Toed Shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant.
  
  

NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment.

Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen.

This is a full time position