Metallurgical Lab Tech: Heat Treat & Hardness Testing

Shively Diversified Management Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician to prepare heat-treated components and conduct tests to analyze material structures, micro-hardness, and case depth with specialized equipment. The role emphasizes meeting production deadlines, safety compliance, data reporting, and maintaining lab charts.

A high school diploma, strong computer skills, and readiness for background and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills; ability to organize and prepare reports.
• Safety guidelines compliance including PPE, safe handling of chemicals, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical testing to analyze material structure, hardness, case depth, and other tests.
• Review test results against specifications, prepare reports, and approve materials based on criteria.
• Communicate results to the met lab supervisor and plant management.
• Develop and maintain charts and reports for metallurgical processes.
• Safely operate lab equipment and perform routine preventative maintenance.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Shively Diversified Management Services seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician to prepare heat-treated components and conduct tests to analyze material structures, micro-hardness, and case depth with specialized equipment. The role emphasizes meeting production deadlines, safety compliance, data reporting, and maintaining lab charts.

A high school diploma, strong computer skills, and readiness for background and drug screening are required.