Position Overview
Lab Technician
Company: Big Bolt LLCLocation: 140 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108Pay: $22–$25 per hour, based on experience and backgroundJob Type: Full-time, onsiteSchedule: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Build your technical skills in manufacturing quality and product testing. Big Bolt LLC is hiring a Lab Technician to perform inspections, operate testing equipment, and help ensure our specialty fasteners meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Previous laboratory, quality inspection, or manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. If you bring strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply. Training is available for magnetic particle inspection.
About Big Bolt
Established in 1977, Big Bolt is an ISO 9001-certified specialty fastener manufacturer headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois. We manufacture custom, non-standard fasteners with a focus on quality, responsive customer service, and fast turnaround times. As a division of LindFast Solutions Group, we are part of a growing organization serving customers throughout North America.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Quality Assurance & Engineering Manager, you will:
- Perform receiving, in-process, and final product inspections to evaluate tensile strength, hardness, material discontinuities, and other product characteristics.
- Set up, program, and operate tensile testing machines, hardness testers, mounting and polishing machines, and magnetic particle inspection equipment.
- Interpret test results against industry standards and customer specifications.
- Communicate nonconforming results and assist with documenting and investigating quality issues.
- Record and track test results using company systems and software.
- Review material chemistry certifications and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
- Prepare mill test reports (MTRs), certificates of conformance (CoCs), and other customer documentation.
- Perform and document calibration of measuring instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
- Track and schedule calibration and service for laboratory measuring and testing equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions and out-of-tolerance conditions to the Quality Assurance & Engineering Manager.
- Maintain accurate records and a clean, organized, and safe laboratory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic math skills and the ability to interpret technical requirements and test results.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments.
Preferred, but not required:
- An associate degree in a related field, completed or in progress.
- Experience in a laboratory, quality inspection, manufacturing, or another technical environment.
- Experience performing or managing calibration of measuring instruments and testing equipment.
- Magnetic particle inspection certification; training is available.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance options.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Additional specialty benefits.
Physical Requirements
This position involves lifting and carrying packages typically weighing 5–25 pounds, with some weighing up to 75 pounds. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, grasping, pinching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movement throughout an 8–10-hour shift. The role also requires speaking, hearing, clear close vision within 20 inches, and the ability to distinguish colors.
Apply with your resume to be considered for the Lab Technician position at Big Bolt.
Pay Range USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.