AZ Metallography Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

PTO Program

Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life保险

Short and Long-Term Disability at no成本

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Health Spending Plans

Comprehensive Online Learning Center

401(k) Retirement Savings - with a 30%

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Metallography Lab Tech in the Phoenix area. You will work under supervision to deliver metallography analysis and support coating production, learning lab protocols and handling samples daily.

The role requires hands-on testing, sample prep, and coordination with engineers. Training runs 3–4 weeks, then Monday–Saturday evenings in rhythm with site schedules.

Qualifications

• Trade school or an associate degree in Technology is preferred.
• Ability to problem solve and pay close attention to details.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment including metallographic evaluation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual documentation of incoming samples.
• Prepare metallurgical samples for microscopic evaluation per specs.
• Operate saws and mounting/impregnation equipment for metallography.
• Deliver micrographic results to engineers per protocols.
• Maintain lab supplies and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Trade school or associate degree in Technology

Tools

Metallography equipment

ABB robots

Plasma spray equipment

Micrometer and calipers

Job description

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• Competitive Salary


• PTO Program


• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!


• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!


• Tuition Assistance


• Pet Insurance


• Flexible Spending Plans


• Health Spending Plans


• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!


• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

FM Industries Values:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation


• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people


• INTEGRITY- Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork


• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products


• ACCOUNTABILITY- Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

DESCRIPTION:

The Metallography Lab Tech is a hands-on position which works under the supervision of a Metallography Lab Supervisor to effectively deliver high-quality metallographyanalysis and is responsible for the day-to-day lab operation and will learn and deploy lab protocols to support coating production needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform visual documentation of various incoming samples.


• Perform and acquire accurate physical measurements using micrometer, calipers, and stereo microscopes.


• Operate band saws/abrasive/precision saws to section samples, mounting press and vacuum impregnation of samples required for metallography.


• Prepare metallurgical sample for microscopic evaluation as per specifications/protocols. Samples include thermal spray coated, bare aluminum, anodized aluminum, and other monolithic materials.


• Ability to learn and perform material hardness testing as required by the engineer.


• Ability to learn and possess knowledge of various ASTM and ISO requirements and safe operating procedures related to various lab metallography operations.


• Maintaining consumables for various metallurgical evaluation needs.


• Per engineering protocols, deliver appropriate micrographic/metallographic results to the engineers/team leads.


• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Trade school or an associate degree in Technology is preferred


• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude


• Ability to problem solve


• Ability to pay close attention to details of various processes


• Ability to perform daily tasks with little or no supervision


• Experience working with laboratory test equipment including metallographic evaluations, failure analysis, electrical testing, and non-destructive evaluation is beneficial


• Experience with plasma spray equipment and ABB robots is beneficial


• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)

Wednesday thru Saturday 4pm to 4am after training. Training will be Monday-Friday 4am-4pm. Training takes 3-4 weeks to complete. Training will be conducted between our Roosevelt and Magnolia sites.