Lab Technician
Workplace: Boden, Sweden
Expires: August 31, 2025
The Lab Technician at Stegra Boden AB plays a crucial role in steel quality and metallurgy testing to ensure the efficiency and quality of steel production. The role involves performing mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical tests on samples, maintaining lab safety and equipment calibration, and collaborating with various teams to support green steel production efforts.
Main requirements:
- Experience in mechanical or industrial laboratory environments preferred
- Familiarity with international testing standards (ISO, ASTM, JIS, DIN)
- Knowledge of CNC machining and robotic systems is a plus
- Experience with acids and steel industry standards is advantageous
- Possession of an EU category B driving licence
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality protocols
- Conduct mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical tests including tensile, hardness, impact, chemical testing, and SEM analysis
- Prepare and program samples using CNC machining and robotic systems
- Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
- Record and analyze test data and report deviations or non-conformities
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to provide timely reports
- Complete tasks as assigned by the manager
Required hard skills:
- Proficiency with mechanical, chemical and metallurgical testing equipment
- Knowledge of international testing standards ISO, ASTM, JIS, DIN
- Experience in CNC machining and robotic systems
- Ability to calibrate laboratory testing instruments
- Data analysis and digital reporting skills
Recommended hard skills:
- Experience with scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis
- Experience handling acids as part of lab processes
- Knowledge of steel industry standards
Soft skills:
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to lift and handle up to 25 kg
- Troubleshooting equipment independently
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Effective teamwork and collaboration
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
- Swedish (Basic familiarity)
Cultural skills:
- Sustainability focused mindset
- Adaptability to fast-paced industrial environment
- Inclusive and collaborative work culture
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