Tensile Technician - Manufacturing

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Tensile Technician - Manufacturing

Location:

Yankton, SD, US, 57078

Career area:
Production | Department:
Lab | Job Type: Permanent | Apply by:
March 31, 2026

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Starting rate of pay: $18.75

$500 Sign-On Bonus

+$1/hr for night shift differential

Nights, 6pm-6am, 4x4

• Implement, sponsor, and support all continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Operate equipment in the laboratory ranging from CNC sample preparation to tensile testing and, depending on the lab, OES spectrometry.
• Ensure compliance to standards on remaining manual processes not locked down through hardware/software upgrades.
• Escalate product quality and/or compliance issues to the Lab Supervisor as needed.
• Identify differences in testing requirements between industry and customer specific standards; flag issues that deviate from standards.
• Maintain 100% compliance to new data management and control standards; report issues to Lab Supervisor as required.
• Select products for tests at specified stages and evaluate qualities such as dimensions, appearance, and mechanical or chemical characteristics (temper, yield and tensile, elongation).

• Must be fluent in English.
• Experience using Excel to document or analyze data (preferred).
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way. Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability. Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter.

Apply before: 03/31/2026.

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

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A job where you make a difference. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.