Metallurgical Lab Technician – Precision Materials Testing

Staffmark Group; Wilmerding (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan (optional)

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions is hiring a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician in Wilmerding, PA. The role requires preparing metal samples, performing hardness and tensile tests, and analyzing microstructures.

Qualified candidates will have an associate/technical degree in metallurgy or related field and experience with microscopes and precision testing equipment. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical coursework in Metallurgy or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; relevant lab experience may substitute education.
• Ability to follow detailed testing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal samples for testing using band saws and grinders.
• Mount, grind, and polish metallographic specimens for analysis.
• Conduct hardness, tensile, corrosion, and surface roughness testing.
• Evaluate microstructures using microscopes and assist with material characterization.
• Operate laboratory equipment including microscopes, spectrometers, balances, and testing instruments.
• Record, analyze, and document testing results accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality-oriented

Safety-conscious

Independent and team worker

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Metallurgy or related

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Microscopes

Measuring devices

Precision testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Total Talent Solutions is hiring a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician in Wilmerding, PA. The role requires preparing metal samples, performing hardness and tensile tests, and analyzing microstructures.

Qualified candidates will have an associate/technical degree in metallurgy or related field and experience with microscopes and precision testing equipment. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and standard daytime hours.