Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy

Howmet Aerospace; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Technician specializing in metallurgy to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring product integrity, operating mechanical testing machines, and maintaining laboratory standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in metallurgy or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of laboratory experience. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality, contributing to the aerospace industry's advancements in sustainability and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Uniform

Flexible Overtime

Professional Work Environment

Annual Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory role with metallurgy focus.
• Degree qualified preferred, with knowledge of laboratory machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product integrity conforms to customer and specification requirements.
• Operate mechanical testing machines and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Liaise with departments to prioritize testing of in-process and finished parts.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Metallurgy Knowledge

Mechanical Testing

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

Laboratory Testing Machines

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Description

Job title: Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy

Compensation Package: Hourly rate of £15.99 per hour - annual salary of £31,180.50 - 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work approved overtime is required. Competitive, Pension and Life Assurance Benefits, eligible participation in annual bonus scheme, professional and clean site, company uniform and much more...

Reporting to: Quality Manager

Location: Leicester, Meridian Business Park

Working Times: Day Shift 7.30 am to 4.15 pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 7.30 am to 12 pm

Job role

The key activities outlined below represent an overview only of the above position and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities. A flexible and responsive approach to this role is vital, together with the initiative in identifying and focusing on the needs of the business and its customers.

1. To ensure product integrity conforms to customer and specification requirements prior to release.
2. Experience of working within a busy Manufacturing environment.
3. Experience of operating mechanical testing machines.
4. Aerospace experience would be advantageous.
5. Offer technical support to internal and external customers.
6. Ensure all laboratory equipment is maintained to the correct condition for use and is regularly calibrated.
7. Liaise with other departments to prioritise batches of in-process and finished parts for testing through the laboratory.
8. To maintain company quality standards in line with the Quality manual and NADCAP requirements.
9. Be an interactive team player, promoting and being part of continual improvement, departmental multi-skilling and training in order to achieve world-class standards.
10. To assist in the training of Howmet Fastening Systems personnel as required.
11. Ensure all areas of control are kept in a tidy and professional manner.

Qualifications

Ideally degree qualified.

A minimum of 2 years experience within a laboratory role is required with a bias of metallurgy knowledge.

Metallurgy qualifications would be preferred together with operation of laboratory machinery, bolt tensile hardness testing.

Laboratory experience is essential.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

About the Team

Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.