Alloy Development Technician

We’re looking for an Alloy Development Technician to support aluminum alloy research, laboratory testing, and pilot-scale development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate electric resistance & induction furnaces
• Melt, cast, and heat-treat aluminum alloys
• Perform alloy additions and chemistry adjustments
• Prepare samples for metallography and materials testing
• Conduct thermal analysis, density, corrosion, and tensile testing
• Operate spectrometers and laboratory equipment
• Perform cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching
• Record test data, maintain lab records, and prepare reports
• Safely operate/learn forklifts, overhead cranes, furnaces, and casting equipment

Requirements:
• Associate degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical/Manufacturing Technology, or related field OR technical/military training or equivalent industrial experience
• Experience in a laboratory, foundry, manufacturing, materials, or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Good computer, documentation, and data-entry skills
• Ability to safely work around molten aluminum and high-temperature equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience:

Aluminum/metal casting, foundry operations, heat treatment, metallography, materials testing, spectrometry, thermal analysis, machine shop, forklift, or crane operation.