Lab Technician - 1st shift (8am to 4pm)- Morgantown, PA

CountryUnited States of AmericaState / CountyPennsylvaniaCityMorgantownDivisionMetalsCompanyMorgantownFunctionOperationsWorkplace TypeOn-SitePosition typeFull TimeOpportunity ID19294Company ProfileWith more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.Job DescriptionThe Lab Technician will be responsible for improving the capabilities of the analytical laboratory by performing sample preparation, instrument standardization, and data reporting to provide results in accordance with Standard Laboratory Procedures.ResponsibilitiesOperate and maintain laboratory instrumentationProvide accurate and timely testing of material samples from melting furnaces, ingot slices, receiving inspection and special analytical requestsProvide appropriate sample collection, sample preparation analysis and reporting of metals chemistry data.Coordinate testing efforts with other laboratory technicians and laboratory customers (internal and external)Verify sample identity, confirm testing requirements, track sample progress and location, ensure completion of required analysis, and assist laboratory customers with analytical requirements when appropriateJob Type: Full-timeEducation/ RequirementsHighschool Diploma or EquivalentAdditional College/technical Schooling PreferredBasic knowledge of chemistry is requiredMin. 1-year experience in similar lab environment.Previous Analytical Experience Is PreferredThis position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.