Laboratory Technician Job at Aegis Worldwide, Chicago, IL

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  • Aegis Worldwide
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

A leading heavy industrial manufacturer is seeking a Lab Technician to join its Quality Department. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on lab, machining, or metals experience who wants to grow in a stable and well-established organization.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform materials testing including tensile, impact, grain size, Jominy hardenability, chemical analysis, and microstructure evaluations.
  • Retrieve, prepare, and section test samples using band saws, Mazak tooling, abrasive systems, and CNC tooling.
  • Record and enter test results using standard procedures and basic computer programs (Excel/Word).
  • Maintain consumables such as grinding papers, carbide inserts, saw blades, and tooling.
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of lab equipment (tensile and impact testing machines, Mazak tooling, abrasive sand systems).
  • Provide support for process trials and failure analysis investigations.

What We’re Looking For:

  • At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, machining, or metals lab setting.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with material testing procedures.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Comfortable working in an industrial lab (not a medical or sterile lab).
  • Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
  • ISO 9001 experience is a plus.

What’s Offered:

  • Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid holidays, PTO, and quarterly bonuses.
  • Long-term stability in a company with 100+ years in operation.
  • Work with a skilled, collaborative team in a high-quality, industrial environment.

Schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday (occasional Saturday overtime at time-and-a-half)

Employment Type: Direct hire opportunity

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