Laboratory Tech 6

Ati-7537f2b7; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for our Monroe, NC facility. The role involves mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching samples for metallographic analysis. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team.

Training will occur on weekdays during the initial period. The job is a night shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with duties including routine lab operations and data recording in LIMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read measuring tapes and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mount the material in mounting material.
• Grind the mounted sample to flat, even surface.
• Polish samples to remove deep scratches.
• Apply etching solution to the surface of the sample.
• Assist in routine laboratory operations and perform routine laboratory work as directed; maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Reading measuring tapes

Reading and following procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is currently seeking a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for our lab department in our Monroe, NC facility. Proper preparation is a crucial step in being able to metallographically evaluate material. The Metallographic Prep position consists of mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching of samples for evaluation. Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, able to work as a team, understand and follow work instructions, multi-task, and show attention to detail.

This is a night shift position from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, working on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. You will work 2 days, have 2 days off, work 3 days; then 2 days off, work 2 days, then have 3 days off. Training will take place from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Additional Responsibilities

• Mount the material by securing the sample in the appropriate mounting material.
• Grind the mounted sample to create a flat and even surface
• Polish the sample by removing deep scratches
• Apply appropriate etching solution to the surface of the sample
• Assist in routine laboratory operations and or perform other routine laboratory work as directed. Perform routine mechanical servicing and minor repairs of testing equipment. Maintain work areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Perform a variety of duties to generate high-quality testing data for certification. These duties may include but are not limited to sample preparation, following written procedures, testing, validating, and reporting test results, and recording data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• The “X” in the job title represents the grade of the position and is determined by skill points as follows (These points are based on company need, qualification, and use of skills in each review period):

GRADE

SKILL POINTS

8

0-50

7

51-149

6

150-249

5

250-349

4

350-449

3

450-549

2

550-649

1

650-749

SKILL POINTS ARE BASED ON PROFICIENCY AND ATI SM QUALIFICATION IN:

CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY PREPARATION; ATOMIC ABSORPTION (FURNACE AND FLAME); INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA; XRF SPECTROMETRY; CARBON AND SULFUR COMBUSTION; OXYGEN; NITROGEN AND HYDROGEN DETERMINATIONS, OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETRY

MECHANICAL

HEAT TREAT SAMPLES; ROOM AND ELEVATED TEMPERATURE TENSILES; RAPID STRAIN RATE TENSILES; SHEAR, BLEND, AND FLATTENING TESTS; STRESS RUPTURE; HARDNESS; CHARPY IMPACT TESTS.

METALLOGRAPHY

METALLOGRAPHY PREPARATION (INCLUDING MOUNTING, POLISHING, AND ETCHING SAMPLES); USE LABORATORY MICROSCOPE TO EVALUATE GRAIN STRUCTURE AS TO SIZE, UNIFORMITY, INCLUSIONS AND OTHER SPECIFIED FACTORS; HARDNESS; MICRO AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHS; AUTOMATED IMAGE ANALYSIS.

SAMPLE SAWING & MACHINING

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read measuring tapes
• Ability to read and follow written procedures

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

Status

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite