Tensile-Metallographic Technician

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Shift: Day Shift

This Metallurgical Technician position prepares test samples, performs metallurgical testing, completes analysis and reports results on a variety of materials using defined processes and techniques. Depending on the area assigned, the position may include the use of Optical Microscopy, Tensile Testers, Hardness Testers, and CTE equipment.

• Proficiently train Technician B operators in the basic skills required.
• Guide, assign work, and check results for Tech
  
  B.
• Assist in the development of new or modified procedures.
• Work independently on advanced Metallurgical Laboratory techniques, such as:
• Preparation of Precision Elastic Limit (PEL) test bars by etching, measuring, and installing strain gages and performing testing of the prepared bars.
• Making precision measurements with micrometers, microscope, stage micrometers, and electrical temperature instruments while conducting tensile property testing.
• Evaluating metallurgical samples for cleanliness, heat‑treated condition, and grain size, using any of a number of different methods.
• Performing CTE and Magnetic Permeability Testing.
• Report analytical results directly to those requesting laboratory service within the limitations established by the supervisor.
• Maintain Quality Systems in the laboratory and assist in writing procedures as requested.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the metals or materials field with experience as a metallurgical technician strongly preferred.
• Alternatively, 1 year of technical laboratory experience combined with at least 2 years of college‑level laboratory experience, specifically including proficiency in any two of the following areas: metal sample preparation, mechanical testing, tensile testing, or metallography.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to initiate action without direction.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize required tasks.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under the relevant regulations. The candidate must meet one of the following eligibility criteria: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, person admitted as an asylee or refugee, national of a non‑prohibited country (with a letter of assurance), or person approved for an export license by the governing agency.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected basis under applicable laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning unemployment status.

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