AZ Metallography Lab Technician

FM Industries, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Industries, Inc. seeks a Metallography Lab Tech in Phoenix, AZ to conduct metallography analysis and support coating production. You will learn lab protocols under supervision and contribute to day-to-day lab operations.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, measuring with precision instruments, and delivering results to engineers. Training lasts several weeks with potential OT; candidates should have trade school or associate degree and mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Trade school or an associate degree in Technology is preferred.
• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to problem solve and pay close attention to details.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment and metallographic evaluations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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 and perform mounting/impregnation for metallography.
• Prepare metallurgical samples for microscopic evaluation per specifications; samples include coated and uncoated aluminum and other materials.
• Learn and perform material hardness testing as required by engineers.
• Learn and apply ASTM/ISO requirements and safe operating procedures for lab metallography.
• Maintain consumables for metallurgical evaluation needs.
• Deliver metallographic results to engineers/team leads per protocols.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety laws and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Trade school or an associate degree in Technology

Tools

Metallography equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Non-destructive evaluation tools

Plasma spray equipment

ABB robots

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Phoenix, AZ, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 5350

Primary Location:

2635 E. Magnolia Street, Phoenix, AZ

Hours:

2 nd shift

During training in Roosevelt (3-4 weeks), Mon to Fri 4am to 4pm

After training in Magnolia Sun to Wed 4pm - 4 am, OT as needed.

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 metallography analysis 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)

Primary Location:

2635 E. Magnolia Street, Phoenix, AZ

Hours:

2 nd shift

During training in Roosevelt (3-4 weeks), Mon to Fri 4am to 4pm

After training in Magnolia Sun to Wed 4pm - 4 am, OT as needed.

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 metallography analysis 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)

Sunday thru Wednesday 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.