Heat Lab Technician

Position Overview

As part of the talented Quality Team, you will conduct analytical procedures in metallurgy with instrumentation required for the control of Heat Treatment and metal finishing process operations and resultant product quality, under the supervision of the Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer.

• Prepare metallographic samples for testing to specifications.
• Perform hardness tests on parts and samples.
• Perform microstructural review of heat treat samples.
• Analyze steel shot for process control.
• Review heat treat thermal process charts to confirm temperature requirements are met.
• Support, work with, and communicate with Heat Treat Department shop floor operators to ensure parts are properly processed.
• Support Heat Treat Department supervision to maintain production priority needs.
• Prepare written Heat Treat Lab instructions to standardize procedures.
• Follow special non‑production related parts and heat treat processes to completion and ensure the requirements are met.
• Maintain written records of data from laboratory tests and of operating data from plant processes.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments for the modification or improvement of plant heat treat processes.
• Maintain the laboratory and its equipment, and verify the gauges meet calibration requirements.
• Verify metal chemistry of materials for control of Heat Treatment.
• Assist with training and project management of student co‑ops working in the Heat Treat Metallurgical Lab.
• Take responsibility for the Heat Treat Lab when the Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer is out of office.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College‑level coursework in chemistry, metallurgy, physics, mathematics.
• Two to five years of laboratory experience, preferably in manufacturing operations including metal finishing.
• General knowledge of statistics.
• General knowledge of engineering principles.
• General knowledge of failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of analytical metallurgical lab techniques.
• Working knowledge of instrumental analysis of metals and materials.
• Working knowledge of mathematical calculations and data handling methods.
• Working knowledge of process equipment functions and operation.
• Working knowledge of safety and handling of hazardous materials.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Associate’s degree desirable.

The Heat Treat Lab Technician will work in a climate‑controlled laboratory at a dedicated workstation, regularly interfacing with test equipment and computers. The technician will also work in the heat treat shop to obtain samples and communicate with operators for production sampling, including working near high‑temperature furnaces.

The hiring range for this position is $54,300–$75,400 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in Brunswick’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being program, product purchase discounts, and more.