Lab Technologist

at  ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Job Title: Lab Technician/Technologist, Central Trade Services
Requisition ID: 30903
Do you want to work at one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.
We are at the forefront of the steel industry with a plan to change the way we make steel to significantly reduce GHG emissions in the short term, while reaching net zero before 2050. Ours will be the first integrated steelmaking site in the world to make this transformation and it will happen by 2028. Our global company is leading the world with significant decarbonization projects in North America and Europe and our site is key to this plan.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton’s largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline “Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People.” is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

BACKGROUND

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated full-time employee with an educational background in chemistry to join our Central Trade Services Team. The successful candidate will be part of a high-performing team supporting the Lubrication Lab in the CTS Predictive Technology Services Business Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Follow and demonstrate competency with Lube Lab Methodologies
• Screen and assign preliminary tests to all incoming samples such as plant lubrication systems, mobile equipment crankcase and transmission oils, hydraulics, transformers, and greases.
• Ensure measuring systems used to acquire equipment condition data are accurate.
• Assist in the identification of unknown samples.
• Prepare solutions as required.
• Dispose of used oil and solvents as per the waste oil disposal procedure
• Follow all lube lab job safe practices.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in a Chemical Engineering Technologist or Technician Program or recently graduated.
• Advanced trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic personal computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with lab instrumentation would be an asset.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and manufacturing environment. (80% lab,20% office)
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to solvents, chemicals, new and used lubricants, transformer fluids, grease and noise.
• Required to climb stairs, able to stand for long for periods of time and lift to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Please refer the Job description for details