Lab Aide

ATIATIRichland, Washington, United States
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Posted

9/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$20 - $32/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Lab Aide is responsible for operating analytical laboratory equipment, weighing materials, and processing samples for the furnace. They also maintain laboratory cleanliness, perform preventive maintenance, and document data using the LabTrack system.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math and computer skills. A minimum of six months of laboratory or metals industry experience is preferred, along with the ability to operate a forklift.

Key skills

Laboratory equipment operationAnalytical laboratory proceduresMaterial weighingSample processingMelt sample preparationForklift operationData entryMicrosoft Office SuiteBasic mathComputer literacyAttention to detailSafety complianceCommunication skillsRecord keepingPreventive maintenance

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Education requirements

high school

About ATI

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Employees

6,047

Type

Public Company

Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Searing heat. Crushing stress. Blistering corrosion. Maybe all the above. No matter the challenge, we are our customer’s first call. That’s because at ATI, we solve the world’s challenges through materials science. For more than a hundred years, we’ve been meeting challenges for customers whose systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer — anywhere on, above, or below the earth. Our materials enable our customers to do amazing things, from operating jet engines at 2800 degrees Fahrenheit, to equipping our nation's defense, to safely and efficiently transporting highly corrosive liquids and exhaust streams, to enabling life-changing medical insights. When you need materials to go further and faster, in the most extreme conditions, ATI is proven to perform. Follow us on Instagram @atimaterials for ATI's latest news and updates! --- We are committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We will never request or require any form of payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. This includes, but is not limited to, application fees, interview fees, background checks, or placement costs.

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Description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.   ATI is seeking a Lab Aide to join our facility in Richland, Washington. Our Richland Operation specializes in melting Titanium and Titanium Alloys to produce ingots for use in multiple applications in the Aerospace and Medical Markets.   Employees in this position must have basic math and computer skills. Additionally, the ability to stay organized and ensure accuracy is crucial for producing reliable data. A minimum of six months of laboratory experience and the ability to operate analytical laboratory equipment are preferred. Position to operate in an analytical laboratory environment. Attention to detail is critical in this position. Employees are required to work safely, as providing a safe environment to work in is the company's top priority.    This position works a rotating shift consisting of 12.25 hours (overtime paid after 8 hours of each shift). Shifts rotate weekly from days to nights, and hours are 5:45 am - 6:00 pm and/or 5:45 pm - 6:00 am.     Position Responsibilities: * Operation of scales to ensure accurate material weights * Assists with sample processing, including storage, archiving, disposal, shipping, testing of samples, and pulling samples from the furnace * Conducts melt sample preparation, including button melting, punch press, and lathe operation * Assists with testing on various samples in the laboratory using various laboratory equipment and using the LabTrack computer system to enter data collected * Maintains daily check sheets and log books in the laboratory * Conduct PM maintenance: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually * Laboratory cleaning duties as assigned including sweeping, organizing, cleaning surfaces, etc. * Safety observations and various safety trainings; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually * Must be able to operate forklifts * Other training and duties as assigned           Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent  * Ability to follow work, process, quality, and safety procedures * Strict attention to detail * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to interact well with employees, customers, and management. * Proficient in computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Desirable to have experience with statistical software packages. * Basic math skills * Basic computer skills Preferred Experience: * Minimum of six months of experience in an analytical laboratory  * Minimum of six months experience working in the metals industry  * Prior experience working in the metals industry   We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform. *Total Rewards    ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes: * A top 401K plan, including company match * Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs * 15 vacation days, along with 12 paid holidays * Performance bonus * Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date.  Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Hourly pay rate: $19.84 / Hour - $31.65 / Hour   *It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.   Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Requirements

  • Laboratory equipment operation
  • Analytical laboratory procedures
  • Material weighing
  • Sample processing
  • Melt sample preparation
  • Forklift operation
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic math
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication skills
  • Record keeping
  • Preventive maintenance

Benefits

  • 401k plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Vacation days
  • Paid holidays
  • Performance bonus
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Pet insurance

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