Foundry Quality Technician / Lab Technician - Casting
Wieland North America · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Wieland North America (metals) in Buffalo, NY. Operate, standardize, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, including OES, XRF, LECO, LUX, and related automated laboratory systems.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $52k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 22 quality technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live quality postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $53k–$83k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 38%
- Team leadership 25%
- Lean 21%
- ✓ ISO 9001 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Responsibilities
Lab Technician (Casting)
Responsibilities
- ◆Operate, standardize, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, including OES, XRF, LECO, LUX, and related automated laboratory systems.
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance and replace equipment components as needed to ensure reliable laboratory operations.
- ◆Conduct chemical and material analyses using a variety of analytical techniques, including ICP, FTIR, and copper determination methods.
- ◆Inspect production samples for surface defects and determine appropriate corrective actions, including rework or scrap disposition.
- ◆Support automated laboratory operations by performing manual testing and analysis when required.
- ◆Accurately document test results and maintain laboratory records in accordance with quality standards.
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 management systems.
- ◆Safely handle, containerize, and label universal waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations and company procedures.
- ◆Follow all laboratory safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Lab Technician (Casting)
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or an Associate degree with a minimum of One (1) years of laboratory experience required.
- ✓Chemical laboratory experience preferred.
- ✓Experience operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining analytical laboratory equipment preferred.
- ✓Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical instrumentation.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot technical equipment.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results.
- ✓Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
- ✓Familiarity with ISO and IATF quality management systems is preferred.
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Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .
Wieland is hiring a Lab Technician. The Lab Technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and standardizing laboratory analytical equipment to ensure accurate testing and reliable results. Performs chemical and material analyses using various instrumentation, inspects production samples for quality and surface defects, and takes appropriate corrective actions. Supports automated laboratory operations through routine maintenance, equipment calibration, and analysis of metals, oils, and other materials in accordance with established procedures. This role is located in Buffalo, NY and will be fully onsite.
Hours: 6am-4pm/4pm-2am (rotating shifts)
At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- •Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- •Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- •Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- •Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- •Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- •Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations .