Metallurgy – Chemical and Mechanical Testing Laboratories

ArcelorMittal Dofasco - Hamilton, Ontario (Toronto, Canada Area)

Job Description

Overall Responsibility:

The primary function of the Laboratories is to provide testing services to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Units for process control and product certification.

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Accountabilities:

A variety of materials are tested at the Laboratories including iron, steel, and slag. Analytical techniques employed include X-ray fluorescence, optical emission (OES), LECO elemental analysis, Tensile Test and Rockwell Hardness.

Under the direction of experienced laboratory personnel, the selected candidates will be responsible to conduct sample preparation and material analysis using methods and procedures designed to meet the laboratories quality assurance program needs, based on the requirements of TS16949 and ISO17025. The positions involve working in a Team environment, on a 12 hour rotating shift schedule providing 24x7 coverage.

Desired Skills & Experience

Skills & Knowledge:

1. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.

2. Basic understanding of Chemical and Mechanical testing is required.

3. Basic Quality Systems knowledge (control charts, lab accreditation) is an asset.

4. Basic knowledge of Manufacturing Processes is an asset.

5. Computer and corporate software application skills.

Education & Experience:

- Science or Chemistry related College level program. (i.e. Material, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Technology or Technologist)

- Related Co-op placements or 1 year of job-related experience is beneficial.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Company Description

Arcelor Mittal Dofasco has one of the most innovative, productive and empowered workforces in North America. The goal of our workforce has shifted from growth measured by capacity, to growth measured by value-added steelmaking. As a result, ArcelorMittal Dofasco has become one of the most profitable steel operations in North America based on earnings per ton.

Each one of our 5,000 skilled employees is part of a pro-active team, entrusted to suggest better ways of working, maximize the performance of new technologies, discover ways to improve quality, fine-tune or completely re-build systems, enhance customer support, and find ways to save money for both our customers and shareholders.

This corporate culture is known as the Dofasco Way, and it has been the driving force in employee relations since the company was founded in 1912.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco was the first Canadian company to introduce profit sharing to motivate the workforce and have employees benefit from the company's success. In addition, ArcelorMittal Dofasco also operates a 100-acre park in Stoney Creek, Ontario, with facilities for staff recreation, education and meetings.

Employee incentives and investments in people are giving ArcelorMittal Dofasco a significant edge in a more aggressive and hotly competitive steel industry. Our focus is firmly fixed on innovation and measurable performance.