MetalsLabTechnician

**Overview:** Reporting to the Metals Innovation Engineering, this position is responsible for conducting for testing and lab-scale production of metal samples and prototypes relevant to the wire and cable industry. This work is conducted under the direction of metals engineers and standard guidelines and procedures. **Principal Duties & Responsibilities:** • Maintain a safe laboratory environment by complying with safety rules and procedures • Prepare custom metal alloys, melt and cast, prepare samples, and test sample preparation • Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on metallic rod/wire samples • Perform physical, chemical, and electrical property testing on cable samples • Perform metallographic analysis of metallic samples • Perform root cause analysis for metallic failure samples • Use analytical tools to identify metal composition and chemistry • Maintain records and issue reports on test results generated • Active participation in ITC Tech Service activities such as facility and equipment maintenance, housekeeping, safety audits, etc. • Occasional manual lifting up to 50 pounds • Able to lift and carry by hand various tools, materials, containers usually small to moderate in size • Occasional use of manual material handling equipment such as dollies, carts and pallet jacks to push, pull, and/or move heavy loads short distances **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** • The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing • The ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; organize work into logical process steps; use time effectively; and establish priorities • The ability to work as an individual or as a team • Demonstrates sound technical skills and attention to detail • The ability to cross-train in all laboratory equipment and procedures • Demonstrates a commitment to consistently complete tasks on time; persists in the face of obstacles; results oriented • The ability to gather specific infor