Metallurgical Lab Tech: Corrosion & Analysis

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Long term Disability

401K matching

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Laboratory Technician to prepare monthly lab orders for physical and analytical testing and to create metal specimens for testing. You will track physical and analytical tests to ensure timely results, performing corrosion testing, paint adhesion, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, and UV‑Vis analyses as part of the lab workflow.

Additionally, you will file lab orders and certificates of analysis, review records for accuracy, monitor

Qualifications

• Create monthly lab orders for physical and analytical testing.
• Track tests to ensure results are produced within the required time frame.
• Perform tests including corrosion testing, paint adhesion, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, and UV‑Vis analyses.

Responsibilities

• Create test reports outlining testing procedures and results.
• Review testing records/logs for accuracy and to ensure results are within process specifications.
• Review and monitor tank temperature recording to keep solutions within required ranges.
• Tag out process tanks when out of range conditions occur.
• Communicate with shop personnel about tank, specimen, or bath issues.
• Handle glassware and perform proper cleaning to avoid cross‑contamination.
• Operate corrosion resistance/salt spray chamber and perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Analytical testing

Physical testing

Testing coordination

Record keeping

Communication

Safety procedures

Glassware handling

Equipment maintenance

Tools

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Salt spray chamber

pH measurement equipment

Conductivity meter

Precision glassware

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC in Massachusetts seeks a Laboratory Technician to prepare monthly lab orders for physical and analytical testing and to create metal specimens for testing. You will track physical and analytical tests to ensure timely results, performing corrosion testing, paint adhesion, plating adhesion, abrasion resistance, and UV‑Vis analyses as part of the lab workflow.

Additionally, you will file lab orders and certificates of analysis, review records for accuracy, monitor