Automotive Lab Technician - Metallurgy & Weld Inspection

Contechs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lab Technician to assess components and carry out quality control for Battery and Frame Assembly. The ideal candidate will have experience with metallurgical testing, interpret engineering drawings, and possess a level 3 qualification in a relevant field. This role requires hands-on work with testing equipment and a strong understanding of materials. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel within the country.

Qualifications

• Experience using metallurgical and mechanical prep and test equipment.
• Ability to conduct quality control testing for EDU, Battery, and Frame Assembly.
• Experience in performing visual weld inspection testing.

Responsibilities

• Assess components using metallurgical and mechanical test equipment.
• Carry out routine quality control testing.
• Perform teardowns of components using destructive equipment.

Skills

Materials testing equipment

Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium

Interpreting Engineering drawings

Minimum level 3 qualification in relevant field

Welding (preferred)

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering, science, or welding

Tools

Optical microscopes

Hardness testers

Tensile testers

Destructive equipment

Job description

A leading automotive recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lab Technician to assess components and carry out quality control for Battery and Frame Assembly. The ideal candidate will have experience with metallurgical testing, interpret engineering drawings, and possess a level 3 qualification in a relevant field. This role requires hands-on work with testing equipment and a strong understanding of materials. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and able to travel within the country.