Aluminum Alloy R&D Processing Technician

Confidential Jobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Pittsburgh is seeking an Alloy Development Technician to support aluminum alloy research and development in laboratory and pilot-scale settings. You will melt, cast, heat-treat, and analyze alloys, while maintaining strict safety, quality, and data integrity standards.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists and manage samples and test data throughout the workflow. The role emphasizes precise documentation, data entry, and compliant reporting, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, mechanical technology, or related field is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter and retrieve data.
• Experience in a laboratory, technical, manufacturing, or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric resistance and induction furnaces.
• Prepare and process molten aluminum alloys.
• Cast laboratory and pilot-scale samples.
• Conduct heat treatment experiments and thermal processing.
• Install and monitor thermocouples and collect data.
• Operate analytical equipment and record results.
• Maintain lab notebooks and electronic records.
• Prepare reports and data summaries.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science/ Chemistry/ Mechanical Technology

Technical trade school certification or equivalent

Military technical training or equivalent experience

Tools

Furnaces

Spectrometers

Thermocouples

Overhead cranes

Casting equipment

Job description

Confidential Jobs in Pittsburgh is seeking an Alloy Development Technician to support aluminum alloy research and development in laboratory and pilot-scale settings. You will melt, cast, heat-treat, and analyze alloys, while maintaining strict safety, quality, and data integrity standards.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists and manage samples and test data throughout the workflow. The role emphasizes precise documentation, data entry, and compliant reporting, with exposure to