Lab Tech

The Mechanical Tester is responsible for preparing specimens and performing mechanical testing on steel products to support product qualification process control certification and customer requirements. This position supports the Main Laboratory and works closely with Metallurgists Quality and Production teammates to ensure timely and accurate test results.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate lead and uphold safety policies practices procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.

Sample Preparation

• Retrieve samples from the Hot Mill and Pickle Line and cut tests at the mill shear.
• Receive identify track and process samples from various mill operations including the Hot Mill Pickle Line Cold Sheet and Galvanizing Mills.
• Utilize cutting grinding and machining equipment as needed to produce test specimens including surface grinders saws and CNCs.
• Verify specimen dimensions orientation surface condition and identification prior to testing.
• Maintain sample traceability throughout the preparation testing and reporting process.

Mechanical Testing

• Perform mechanical testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures and applicable ASTM standards customer specifications and product requirements.
• Operate laboratory equipment used for Tensile Testing Charpy Impact Testing Rockwell Hardness Testing Bend Testing and dimensional measurements such as micrometers.
• Conduct daily equipment verifications and routine maintenance activities to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Evaluate test results for completeness and compliance with applicable specifications and testing requirements.
• Support investigations retests and additional testing activities as required.

Documentation and Data Management

• Accurately review record and enter test results into laboratory and production data systems.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records test reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy traceability and integrity of laboratory data and test results.
• Recognize the impact of laboratory data on product certification customer requirements specification compliance and production decision-making.
• Support quality management system requirements through proper documentation and record retention.
• Supports timely material release and shipment by ensuring testing activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

Sample Preparation

• Retrieve samples from the Hot Mill and Pickle Line and cut tests at the mill shear.
• Receive identify track and process samples from various mill operations including the Hot Mill Pickle Line Cold Sheet and Galvanizing Mills.
• Utilize cutting grinding and machining equipment as needed to produce test specimens including surface grinders saws and CNCs.
• Verify specimen dimensions orientation surface condition and identification prior to testing.
• Maintain sample traceability throughout the preparation testing and reporting process.

Mechanical Testing

• Perform mechanical testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures and applicable ASTM standards customer specifications and product requirements.
• Operate laboratory equipment used for Tensile Testing Charpy Impact Testing Rockwell Hardness Testing Bend Testing and dimensional measurements such as micrometers.
• Conduct daily equipment verifications and routine maintenance activities to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Evaluate test results for completeness and compliance with applicable specifications and testing requirements.
• Support investigations retests and additional testing activities as required.

Documentation and Data Management

• Accurately review record and enter test results into laboratory and production data systems.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records test reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy traceability and integrity of laboratory data and test results.
• Recognize the impact of laboratory data on product certification customer requirements specification compliance and production decision-making.
• Support quality management system requirements through proper documentation and record retention.
• Supports timely material release and shipment by ensuring testing activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a manufacturing industrial laboratory machine shop or other technical environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift move push or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work safely in an industrial laboratory environment and wear required PPE

• Associate degree or technical degree.
• Experience performing mechanical testing of metallic materials.
• Experience operating ensile testers Charpy impact testers hardness testers or similar laboratory equipment.
• Experience operating CNC mills saws surface grinders or other machine shop equipment.
• Experience preparing technical records work instructions or procedures using Microsoft Word.

• Knowledge of steel manufacturing fabrication or metallurgical testing processes.