Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant (Mechanical Lab) — HR Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Location:
On-site —
Dhulagarh–Sankrail Industrial Park, Howrah (West Bengal)
Experience:Minimum 5 years in a Mechanical Testing Lab (must-have)
Education:
Diploma / B.Tech (Mechanical/Metallurgy preferred)

Employment Type:
Full-time

Official Working Hours:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday–Saturday)
Commute Requirement (Must-have):
Must be able to commute to our plant daily with a travel time of maximum ~1–2 hours.

Company Description
H R Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer specializing in high-quality cold-forged nuts, industrial fasteners, and lock pins with a focus on various industries, including wagon building and construction. The company also provides shear studs for structural applications and High Strength Friction Grip (HSFG) bolts for critical infrastructure projects like railways, bridges, and refineries. As an RDSO-approved and ISO 9001-certified vendor, we are committed to delivering reliable and precise fastening solutions. Equipped with advanced infrastructure and in-house physical, chemical, and metallurgical testing facilities, we uphold the highest industry standards in quality assurance. Located in Howrah, we pride ourselves on being a single source for durable fastening products with various coating and finishing options, meeting the needs of diverse sectors.

About the role
We're looking for a hands-on
Lab Assistant
to support day-to-day mechanical testing and quality documentation for our steel/fastener products. You'll ensure test accuracy, equipment readiness, and timely reporting to production & QA.

What you'll do

• Conduct routine mechanical tests: tensile/UTS (UTM), hardness, impact, bend tests, etc.
• Prepare and identify samples; maintain
  traceability
  from receipt to report.
• Operate & care for lab equipment;
  calibration
  scheduling and basic troubleshooting.
• Record results, generate
  Test Certificates (TC/MTC)
  , and maintain digital logs.
• Comply with
  IS/ASTM/ISO
  methods; support internal & external audits (e.g., ISO/NABL).
• Coordinate with Production & QA for
  incoming, in-process, and final
  inspections.
• Maintain inventory of lab consumables; uphold
  5S
  and safety standards.

Must-haves

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Lab (metals/steel/fasteners preferred)
• .Computer knowledge is mandatory — comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, email, LIMS/data entry, and basic report formatting
• .Working knowledge of UTM, hardness/impact testers, gauges & standard test methods
• .Willingness to work on the shop floor (within the factory) as required, follow PPE/safety protocols, and handle sample prep/handling

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Good to hav

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• Exposure t
  o metallograp
  hy (microstructure)
  , OES/spectromet
  er basics, coating thickness, torque–tension test
• s.Familiarity wit
  h ISO/IEC 17025/NA
  BL systems and documentatio
• n.Strong attention to detail, housekeeping, and safety mindse
• t.Ability to work independently on shifts when require

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Kindly refrain from applying if you do not meet these requirement**

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• You have less than 5 years of hands-on experience in a mechanical testing l
• ab.You cannot commute daily to Dhulagarh–Sankrail Industrial Park within ~1–2 hours one-w
• ay.You are not comfortable with computers (Excel/Google Sheets, emails, basic data entry/LIM
• S).You are unwilling to work on the shop floor (factory field work) or follow PPE/safety protoco

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How To Apply**
:

Apply via Linke
dIn Easy A
pply or email your CV to with the subj
ect "Lab Assistant – Mechanical
Lab".

Include your current CTC, notice period, and a brief note on UTM/hardness testing experience.