Lab Technician (Aluminum)

Jobot; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Team events and company luncheons

Service recognition

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician for a leading aluminum manufacturer. The role supports quality assurance, metallurgical evaluations, material investigations, and lab operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 6–12 months in a lab or related setting, with basic metallurgical knowledge and proficiency in Word/Excel. Join a team that values safety, accuracy, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months of laboratory, manufacturing, quality, metallurgy, materials testing, or related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with metallurgical testing, material inspection, or nondestructive testing methods is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminum and other metal samples for metallurgical examination and quality investigations.
• Coordinate sample preparation and testing with quality, production, and engineering teams.
• Perform metallographic sample preparation including machining, cutting, sectioning, polishing and etching.
• Conduct laboratory testing and material evaluations using analytical and inspection equipment.
• Operate, maintain and monitor laboratory equipment for material characterization and testing.
• Perform microscopic examinations to evaluate material structure and defects.
• Document test results and assist with charts, graphs and reports.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Color vision

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Maira Gonzales

Salary: $23.15 - $23.9 per hour

A bit about us

On behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in the aluminum industry, we are seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support quality assurance, metallurgical evaluations, material investigations, and laboratory operations.

Looking to grow your career in metallurgical lab work? We're recruiting for a Metallographic/QA Lab Technician role with a well-established manufacturer in the aluminum industry.

Why join us

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both on and off the job, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Team events and company luncheons
• Service recognition

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminum and other metal samples for metallurgical examination and quality investigations.
• Work closely with quality, production, and engineering personnel to coordinate sample preparation and testing.
• Perform metallographic sample preparation, including machining, cutting, sectioning, polishing, and etching.
• Conduct laboratory testing and material evaluations using a variety of analytical and inspection equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment used for material characterization and quality testing.
• Perform microscopic examinations to evaluate material structure, defects, and other metallurgical characteristics.
• Assist with the identification and evaluation of conditions such as inclusions, porosity, grain structure, segregation, and other material abnormalities.
• Photograph laboratory specimens and prepare supporting documentation and reports as needed.
• Compile test results and assist with the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings, and technical reports.
• Assist with nondestructive testing activities and material inspection procedures.
• Support heat-treatment monitoring and related material evaluation activities.
• Follow established laboratory, quality, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Assist the quality and metallurgical teams with special projects and investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality, metallurgy, materials testing, or related environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with metallurgical testing, material inspection, or nondestructive testing methods is preferred.
• Basic understanding of industry standards and laboratory testing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to accurately record, organize, and communicate technical information.
• Must have adequate near vision to perform detailed laboratory and microscopic examinations.
• Must be able to distinguish colors used in laboratory testing and product inspection procedures.

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