Technician, Materials Lab

About Burloak Technologies Inc.

Burloak Technologies Inc, a division of Samuel, Son & Co is a pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) metal technology company with an expectation of significant growth in the short term as a leading company in the AM sector.

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co.

We are seeking a Technician, Materials Lab to join our team in Oakville, ON.

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer :

• Competitive salary
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed.
• Affinity group for women
• On the job training

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform mechanical / material properties characterization under ISO / ASTM standards. This includes but is not limited to ICP-OES, powder testing, metallography, chemical analysis, physical, and mechanical testing, and NDT.
• Conduct testing in a laboratory setting while adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Consistently write test reports correctly for all the testing required in the laboratory.
• Oversee the lab's consumables redundancy program to prevent downtime from shortages.
• Support Burloak’s activities to ensure successful audits concerning ISO17025 and NADCAP accreditations for Heat Treatment and Materials Testing.
• Review monthly preventative maintenance plans and assist in repairing and documenting malfunctioning equipment.
• Once trained, be able to train Co-Op students on relative testing techniques.
• Communicate with supervisors on day-to-day activities to meet deadlines most efficiently.
• Manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks / projects, diversified workload, rapidly changing priorities, and challenging deadlines.
• Take initiative within standard operating procedures and testing while maintaining a cautious approach and seeking approval when necessary.
• Any other tasks required by the manager.

Qualifications :

• College technical degree in laboratory operations or relevant 3 years' experience in materials testing laboratory
• Demonstrated computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks / projects, diversified workload, rapidly changing priorities, and challenging deadlines.
• Solid laboratory experience with chemical and metal processing equipment and / or powder testing in an industrial environment is considered an asset.

Training and Technical Knowledge

Good learning agility : It is imperative that the successful candidate can quickly learn technical procedures, and then consistently follow them, as the Burloak Engineering team will train them on the specific equipment and standardized testing that is being performed.

Knowledge Requirements :

• Awareness of ISO17025 and NADCAP accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory organization.
• Understanding of laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills and Experience Requirements :

• Good ability to multitask, teamwork and schedule management.
• Required strong written and oral communication skills; problem-solving / troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with the manufacturing team if necessary.
• Good attention to detail, critical thinking and time management.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Normal office environment / Laboratory.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.