Metallurgical Lab Technician: Precision Materials Testing

sandvik; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid family leave

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Buffalo Tungsten, now part of Sandvik, seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician for its Buffalo, NY site. The role focuses on conducting metallurgical tests and maintaining lab instruments to determine physical properties of metal and alloy samples.

You will document findings in laboratory reports and collaborate with Production, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory to ensure a clean, safe, organized lab environment. Starting pay range is $21-25/hour with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of education in quality control, metallurgy or related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on lab experience; metallurgical lab is a plus.
• Proficiency in laboratory testing, sample preparation and instrument calibration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical tests to determine physical properties of metal and alloy samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Document findings in clear, concise laboratory reports.
• Collaborate with Production, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory; maintain a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

Lab testing

Sample prep

Instrument calibration

Documentation

English

Education

Two years of relevant education in QC/metallurgy

Job description

Buffalo Tungsten, now part of Sandvik, seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician for its Buffalo, NY site. The role focuses on conducting metallurgical tests and maintaining lab instruments to determine physical properties of metal and alloy samples.

You will document findings in laboratory reports and collaborate with Production, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory to ensure a clean, safe, organized lab environment. Starting pay range is $21-25/hour with a Monday–Friday schedule.