Metallurgical Lab Technician - PB

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Metal Lab Technician to support laboratory operations. This role involves performing essential tests, preparing samples, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of laboratory equipment and the ability to interpret blueprints. Join a team committed to quality and innovation in manufacturing, where your contributions will directly impact critical aerospace applications. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Ability to follow technical specifications and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests including tensile and shear tests.
• Prepare samples and data cards for testing orders.
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Shop math

Laboratory equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Organization skills

Understanding procedures

Interpreting technical requirements

Education

GED or High School diploma

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Gardena

Division

Fasteners

Company

PB Fasteners

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

16881

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, a Metal Lab Tech performs basic lab tasks such as, preparing samples for testing, complete general testing, and prepare and complete paperwork such as control sheets, which define required testing methods based on industry specification. The tech will demonstrate the ability to follow internal technical process specifications and read blueprints. 0-2 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Perform laboratory tests: tensile, shear and fatigue stress durability, stress rupture, torque, hardness, hydrogen determination, static alignment, and ductility hardness testing.
• Macro and micro metallurgical preparation and examination.
• Prepare samples and associated data cards for orders to be tested.

Required Skills:

• The ability to read and write English.
• An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in the safe operation of a variety of laboratory test equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading competencies.
• Good organization skills.
• The ability to understand standard procedures.
• The ability to interpret technical test requirements from customer blueprints and procurement specifications.

Required Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience.

Level of Education:

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $23.25 to $29.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

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