Description

Build Quality. Support Production. Help Drive Continuous Improvement.
 

At EGA Spectro Alloys, quality is more than inspection — it’s the foundation of everything we produce. Our laboratory and quality professionals play a critical role in ensuring every billet and slab meets the highest standards for performance, consistency, and reliability. From metallurgical testing to process monitoring, this team helps keep production running efficiently while supporting innovation and continuous improvement across the plant.

This is a hands-on technical role in a fast-paced industrial environment where precision, attention to detail, and problem-solving matter every day. If you enjoy working with testing equipment, analyzing data, supporting manufacturing operations, and contributing to a strong team environment — you belong at Spectro.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting  Wage: $22.00/hour 
• Night  Shift Premium: Additional $1.30/hour 
• Schedule: Rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off) 
• Shift Time: Nights: 4:45 PM – 5:00 AM 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support laboratory operations, quality systems, and process improvement initiatives throughout the casthouse operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform laboratory testing, sample preparation, and analysis to support billet and  slab casthouse operations 
• Operate  and maintain laboratory equipment including spectrometers, optical microscopes, CNC machines, heat treat ovens, testing equipment, and material preparation tools 
• Accurately document, report, and maintain product and process records to support traceability, quality standards, and compliance requirements 
• Support manufacturing process improvement, statistical monitoring, and quality assurance initiatives across Production and Metallurgical teams 
• Maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, Measurement Assurance documentation, and ISO-related records 
• Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and assist in maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas 
• Train and support team members on laboratory equipment, testing procedures, and safe work practices 
• Assist with general laboratory operations including material handling and fork truck operation as needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for detail-oriented individuals who are motivated to learn, take ownership of their work, and thrive in a technical manufacturing environment.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution 
• Ability to safely use cutting and grinding equipment including saws, grinders, sanders, and related tools 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 
• Ability to work safely in an industrial laboratory and manufacturing environment 
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline 
• Prior laboratory or manufacturing testing experience 
• Mechanical aptitude and computer proficiency 
• Experience operating a Spectrometer and Optical Microscope 
• Ability to learn and safely operate small machine tools and fork trucks 
• Experience supporting quality systems and process improvement initiatives 
• Familiarity with statistical monitoring and process capability methods 

Why Join EGA Spectro Alloys?

Aluminum is one of the world’s greatest recycling success stories, and Spectro is helping shape the future of sustainable manufacturing. Our employees work in a modern, team-focused environment where safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of the culture every day.

At Spectro, employees have the opportunity to build long-term careers while developing valuable technical and industrial skills. We recognize hard work, support professional growth, and invest in the people who help drive our success.

EGA Spectro Alloys is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional workplace where employees are valued for their skills, contributions, and work ethic. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.