Join Our Team as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician at Johnson Electric!
Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $50,000- $60,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next Metallurgical Laboratory Technician , you’ll be responsible for conducting metallurgical, sediment, and dimensional analyses throughout all stages of manufacturing. Your expertise in laboratory testing, powder metallurgy, heat-treatment processes, material properties, and dimensional analysis will be essential to ensuring product quality, supporting production, and advancing new product, material, and process development.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform metallurgical, sediment, and dimensional analyses on production components
Evaluate test results against specifications and quality requirements
Initiate containment and corrective action procedures when products do not meet specifications
Support line-side problem-solving and resolution of material or process concerns
Participate in CQI-9 Heat Treatment System Assessment activities
Maintain accurate testing records, archived reports, and retained test samples
Calibrate laboratory equipment and production gauges according to required frequencies
Maintain laboratory equipment in safe and reliable operating condition
Develop and execute preventive maintenance activities for laboratory equipment and production gauges
Verify thermal operations by monitoring and testing process variables
Support sintering, tempering, induction, and steam-treatment processes
Monitor and maintain powder-property databases to verify material quality before release to production
Provide technical support to Production and Thermal Operations teams
Maintain laboratory organization through 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives involving quality, testing, equipment, and processes
Follow all applicable Quality, Safety, Environmental, and company requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
A combination of at least five years of education and experience in laboratory testing, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, or related manufacturing processes
Postsecondary education in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline preferred
Knowledge of metallurgical testing, material properties, and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with analytical chemistry, statistics, and measurement fundamentals
Understanding of laboratory and process automation
Knowledge of production metallurgy and heat-treatment operations
Ability to prepare, cut, grind, polish, and evaluate metallurgical samples
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
High integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control
Bonus Points If You Have
Three years of postsecondary education in Metallurgy or Materials Science
Powder Metallurgy Technologist Level 1 certification or active progress toward certification
Experience with powder-metal manufacturing processes
Experience supporting sintering, tempering, induction, or steam-treatment operations
Knowledge of CQI-9 Heat Treatment System Assessment requirements
Experience calibrating laboratory equipment and production gauges
Experience developing preventive maintenance…