Metallurgical Lab Technician — Heat Treat & Analysis

stellantisexternalcx; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team. The role supports Metallurgical Engineers and Materials Scientists in daily lab operations, performing analyses and operating a range of specialized equipment.

You will maintain records, assist in heat treating checks, and conduct failure analyses and visual evaluations as needed. The position requires hands-on technical skills and the ability to work across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or HS Diploma/GED with technical field experience.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry.
• Willingness to work all 3 shifts and overtime including weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in daily lab tasks.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters and microscopes.
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data and prepare reports.
• Support heat treat, welding and induction hardening checks from the heat treat and production departments.
• Perform engineering testing including failure analysis and visual evaluations as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Associate degree

HS Diploma/GED

Metallurgy or Materials Science degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Google Sheets

Job description

Stellantis in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team. The role supports Metallurgical Engineers and Materials Scientists in daily lab operations, performing analyses and operating a range of specialized equipment.

You will maintain records, assist in heat treating checks, and conduct failure analyses and visual evaluations as needed. The position requires hands-on technical skills and the ability to work across shifts.