• Quality Lab Technician

    Actalent (Coburg, OR)


    Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

    Job Description

    The primary responsibility of the Quality Lab Technician is to provide quality testing of extruded material in accordance with customer requirements and the Aluminum Standards Association guidelines. The role ensures that activities are performed and documented according to quality requirements. The position involves operating tensile testing equipment safely and accurately, adhering to measurement techniques, and conducting quality inspections on aluminum materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide quality testing of extruded material in line with customer requirements and Aluminum Standards Association guidelines.

    + Operate tensile testing equipment safely and accurately.

    + Use measuring techniques with micrometers, calipers, and routers to ensure adherence to tolerances.

    + Conduct quality inspections on aluminum before, during, and after processing.

    + Retrieve and document data per customer specifications using Epics (extrusion software).

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns.

    + Maintain a clean quality lab and manufacturing area.

    + Promote the highest quality product, supporting the Quality Management System.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of quality control experience or 1+ years with a Scientific or Engineering degree.

    + Familiarity with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).

    + Demonstrated understanding of ASTM Standards.

    + Good organizational skills and technical capabilities.

    + Basic computer skills.

    + Good basic math and communication skills.

    + Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

    + Task prioritization abilities.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred if no quality control experience.

    + Scientific or Engineering degree in material science, biology, chemistry, mechanical, or chemical fields preferred.

    + Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills and technical capabilities.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is a mechanical lab that may contain oil, sawdust, and metal chips. The work can be messy. Shifts include a graveyard shift (Monday-Thursday, 9pm - 7am) and a day shift (Monday-Thursday, 7am - 5pm). Training includes 3 weeks on the graveyard shift as a Saw Helper/QC and 3 weeks on the day shift as a Lab Tech. Personal protective equipment such as ear plugs, eye protection, safety gloves, and metatarsal boots are provided.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coburg, OR.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Coburg,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.