Metallurgy Lab Technician

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician under general direction and guidance is responsible for metallurgical, wet chemistry, and mechanical testing of materials in order to comply with company and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for metallurgical examinations and analysis including, but not limited to, cutting and sectioning, manual metallographic preparation, microstructure, grain size, and near surface analysis for inspection and photography.
• Checks test samples for dimensions using precision metrology equipment.
• Evaluate and inspect fusion and resistance welds.
• Microscopy and digital photomicrography using digital analysis software.
• Perform destructive and mechanical testing, such as tensile, bend, and hardness tests.
• Evaluate cleaning solution concentrations by titration and wet chemistry techniques.
• Monitors all work to ensure quality standards are maintained and adherence to all specifications and requirements.
• Work with the department M&P engineer on quality, production, process improvements, and failure analysis.
• Maintain related test equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Summarize test results using basic mathematical calculations and data reductions in certificate of tests using Microsoft Office.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• 2 years metallurgical lab experience preferred or equivalent combination of related manufacturing and aerospace experience.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to interpret drawings, aerospace specifications, testing requirements and work instructions.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, pin calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, height gauges, depth gauges, etc
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform quality work in a safe manner while using hazardous chemicals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Push and pull 35 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently
• Occasional use of computer.
• Constant use and motion of hands and arms

Special Requirements

This is an FAA-safety sensitive classification. Employees performing safety sensitive duties will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol thereafter for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP).

Limitations and Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.