Metallurgical Lab Technician: Materials Development & QC

FactoryFix; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Laboratory Technician focused on metallographic sample preparation, testing, and data analysis to support steel grade development and customer qualifications. The role includes operating SEM and optical microscopes, maintaining lab equipment, and following safety and quality procedures.

The candidate should have an associate degree in chemistry, materials science, or mechanical engineering (or 2+ years experience), strong analytical skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Strong preference for a two-year Associate Degree in chemistry, materials science, and/or Mechanical Engineering / Technology, or 2 years of directly applicable experience are required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and laboratory testing skill sets, including familiarity with the operation of computer controlled machinery, and metallographic sample preparation preferred.
• Microsoft office software knowledge is required. Strong computer skills and an ability to record results, calculate and tabulate data, and prepare written reports are required.
• Familiarity with metrology, or laboratory instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team, as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Focus on safety and environmental performance in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Following established quality and safety procedures.
• Support qualification testing of legacy grades and new grades.
• Operation of computer-controlled test equipment such as scanning electron microscopes and optical microscopes.
• Operation of saws, shears, and metallographic polishing equipment.
• Knowledge/safe handling of acids, bases and solvents.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment.
• Willingness to learn new skills to support other labs when needed.
• Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Record results & write reports

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, or Mechanical Engineering/Technology

2+ years directly applicable experience

Tools

SEM

Optical microscopes

Metallographic polishing equipment

Saws & cutting tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

FactoryFix is seeking a Laboratory Technician focused on metallographic sample preparation, testing, and data analysis to support steel grade development and customer qualifications. The role includes operating SEM and optical microscopes, maintaining lab equipment, and following safety and quality procedures.

The candidate should have an associate degree in chemistry, materials science, or mechanical engineering (or 2+ years experience), strong analytical skills, and the ability to work