Industrial Lab Technician - Press

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Industrial Lab Technician - Press Room. The Industrial Lab Technician will be responsible for performing tests on in-process and finished material samples to ensure that materials conform to customer specifications. The technician will advise production personnel, including Bliss Press Operators, of any necessary adjustments to in-process materials and communicate out-of-specification finished material test results to technical personnel for appropriate corrective action. This role is located in Buffalo, NY and will be fully onsite.

Base Salary Range: $26.00/hour

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

Calibrates dial indicator gauges, performs in-process examination involving visual inspection of samples for physical defects and dimensional tests of cup height, base thickness, wall thickness, wall thickness variation, wall height, grain weight, and outside diameter to ensure customer specifications are met. Enter results into specified form.
• In-process dimensional checks are to be checked before running material to produce parts. Enter data into appropriate form to file electronically.
• Use cutting wheel to section cups to be electro-polished. Use an agent to highlight grain structure to be measured under a microscope.
• Use CMM machine to measure cup dimensions of multiple parts based on customer specified lot numbers.
• Release verified material for shipment.
• Relabel packages when necessary.
• Gather chemical analysis from reported data from cast shop via EMS.
• Forward strip sample to Spectro lab for tests when necessary.
• Notifies Quality Engineer or other appropriate personnel of non-conforming samples that may require additional investigation.
• Investigate into root cause for non-conforming parts.
• Occasionally amend the Furnace schedule when inaccuracies are present.

Lab Technician Qualifications:

• AAS in a Technical Discipline
• 3-5 years full-time professional work experience.
• Participate in continuous improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, 9001, IATF 16949 programs and procedures though active participation in the near miss program.
• Handles containerizing and labeling universal wastes including batteries and lamps, as well as spent aerosol cans (HW).

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.