Metallurgical Testing Operator – Materials Lab Technician

Forged Solutions Group; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical/Metallurgical Technician to prepare and test metallurgical specimens and to verify test standards. The role includes heat treatment, hardness testing, and microstructure preparation, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work as part of a team with opportunities to train in other areas of the department, supporting continuous improvement and precise testing results.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experienced in preparation of metallurgical testing and experienced in performing metallurgical and mechanical tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test metallurgical and mechanical test pieces to test standards.
• Conduct pre-shift H&S checks and maintain safe working practices.
• Perform heat treatment, hardness tests (Brinell/Rockwell/Vickers), and microstructural preparation.
• Operate moulding presses, grinders, and polishing machines for metallographic samples.
• Process grain flow slices and etching steps for micro samples.
• Be flexible to train in other department areas as required.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Mechanical testing

Sample preparation

Job description

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical/Metallurgical Technician to prepare and test metallurgical specimens and to verify test standards. The role includes heat treatment, hardness testing, and microstructure preparation, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work as part of a team with opportunities to train in other areas of the department, supporting continuous improvement and precise testing results.