Metallography Technician: Grain Analysis & Lab QA

Precision Castparts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a metallography technician to prepare and examine specimens for production and development at our Houston facility. The role includes maintaining specimen records, generating investigation reports, and rating microstructures to customer specifications while supporting forge shop activities.

The candidate should have 5+ years in a related industrial or lab environment, with hands-on experience in metallographic preparation and use of lab equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least 2 years of college in a STEM or technical field.
• Knowledge of metallography laboratory practices, use of lab equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years in an industrial and/or laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine metallography specimens for production and development.
• Maintain specimen records and organize documentation.
• Perform failure investigations and rate microstructures to customer specifications.
• Support APD forge shop activities as needed.

Skills

Metallography

Grain size rating

Lab equipment handling

Analytical instruments

Education

HS diploma + STEM college

Tools

Metallography tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Precision Castparts seeks a metallography technician to prepare and examine specimens for production and development at our Houston facility. The role includes maintaining specimen records, generating investigation reports, and rating microstructures to customer specifications while supporting forge shop activities.

The candidate should have 5+ years in a related industrial or lab environment, with hands-on experience in metallographic preparation and use of lab equipment.