Laboratory Tech 6

ATI; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) seeks a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for our Monroe, NC facility. The role involves mounting, grinding, polishing and etching samples for metallographic analysis, with attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

You will work nights on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with training hours 7:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and basic math, measurement, and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement accuracy are essential.
• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Basic computer use and data entry into LIMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Mount samples in proper mounting material and prepare for evaluation.
• Grind and polish samples to create flat, scratch-free surfaces.
• Apply etching solutions for metallographic analysis and document results.
• Assist in routine lab operations and maintain clean, safe work space.
• Operate or assist with routine lab equipment and maintain data in LIMS.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Read measuring tapes

Read and follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory microscope

LIMS

Grinding/polishing equipment

Etching equipment

Machining tools

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

OPERATE ABRASIVE SAWS TO CUT A VARIETY OF TEST SAMPLES ACCORDING TO DRAWINGS AND STANDARD PLANS; SET-UP AND OPERATE LATHE, CYLINDRICAL AND SURFACE GRINDERS, MILLING MACHINE, BROADER, DRILL PRESS AND OTHER MACHINE TOOLS

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.