Metallographer II: Microstructure Analysis & Reports

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; Wilmington Manor (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking a Metallographer II to support a high-volume laboratory in New Castle, DE. The role focuses on advanced specimen preparation, microstructure analysis, hardness testing, and documentation of results.

You will mentor entry-level staff and contribute to calibration, process improvement, and analytical projects. Requires an associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years lab experience, and strong communication and technical drawing interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years post-high school in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in a materials laboratory setting or materials-related field (aerospace experience preferred).
• Able to read and interpret detailed technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; keyboarding 40 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts microscopic, macroscopic, and other tests on metals and alloys for metallurgical control or development.
• Examines samples to determine metal characteristics (crystal structure, porosity, homogeneity).
• Interprets findings and prepares charts, graphs, and written reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Coordinates and performs specialized tests (e.g., end-quench hardenability, bend and tensile, grain size).

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Organizational skills

MS Word / MS Excel / Outlook

Education

Associates degree or 2 years post-high school in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Acuren is seeking a Metallographer II to support a high-volume laboratory in New Castle, DE. The role focuses on advanced specimen preparation, microstructure analysis, hardness testing, and documentation of results.

You will mentor entry-level staff and contribute to calibration, process improvement, and analytical projects. Requires an associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years lab experience, and strong communication and technical drawing interpretation skills.