Position type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay range: $30.06 - $31.64 per hour

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario

Ask Yourself This…

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as a Laboratory Technician in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

What You’ll Do

The Laboratory Technician will obtain, prepare, and analyse electric arc furnace samples, raw material samples, finished product samples, and environmental water samples. This person will investigate causes of out of specification analysis and recommend appropriate process changes. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position reporting into the Plant Manager.

• Conduct physical and chemical tests like crushing and screening samples
• Process samples for further chemical analysis at outside lab
• Record test results in our computer database
• Use 5S cleaning and organizational techniques with our lab equipment and supplies
• Visually and/or chemically inspect breaking floors, shipments, raw materials, and furnace feed as directed

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Have a post-secondary education in chemistry, quality control, or manufacturing OR 3 years of experience in an industrial laboratory
• Have experience in an industrial setting, preferably a manufacturing setting
• Be proficient in data entry and Microsoft products
• Be able to take direction and pivot as needed

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Paid as per the current Collective Agreement, $30.06 - $31.64 per hour
• Company-paid Medical and Dental plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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