Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Precision Castparts; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Metallurgical Technician to join their team. This role involves analyzing metals and alloys, coordinating with testing labs, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in metallurgical testing, statistical analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Working in a dynamic environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of quality and safety. If you are passionate about metallurgy and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze test results using statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Interact with testing labs and organize samples for testing.
• Analyze test results and approve or reject reports based on specifications.
• Perform lab heat treatments to assess material properties.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Metallurgical Testing

Blueprint Interpretation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years of related experience

Tools

Alloy ID/Electrical Conductivity Equipment

Microscopes

Electronic Camera Equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

Develops and analyzes test results and examines metals and alloys under the direction of the Met Lab Manager or an experienced Metallurgist by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. Employees must follow safe work practices and adhere to Company policies and procedures related to job safety. All functions should be performed honestly, ethically, and professionally, in accordance with Company policies. For any uncertainties regarding policies, employees should seek clarification from superiors or authorized representatives.

1. Interact with outside testing labs to write testing purchase orders based on test plans, and organize samples for testing.
2. Maintain and organize test remnants in controlled areas.
3. Collect, organize, and examine test results; approve or reject test reports according to specifications.
4. Match test plan paperwork with purchase orders, certifications, and invoices.
5. Understand and interpret customer specification requirements.
6. Study blueprints to correctly orient test coupons.
7. Analyze test results using statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, histograms, correlation, and regression analysis.
8. Assist the Metallurgy department in resolving metallurgical test failures.
9. Coordinate routine microscopic examinations of metals and alloys with testing houses to determine characteristics like crystal structure and phase morphology.
10. Prepare and photograph metal specimens using electronic camera equipment and microscopes.
11. Use Alloy ID/Electrical Conductivity equipment to measure chemical composition and other characteristics of metals.
12. Perform lab heat treatments on test samples/forgings to assess strength, hardness, elasticity, toughness, and microscopic features.
13. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, individuals must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or GED; or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Frequently reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. Occasionally climb or balance. Must regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and occasionally outside weather conditions and electrical shock risks. Noise levels are usually loud.

Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing opportunities regardless of age, sex, race, religion, disability, or other protected statuses.