Metallurgist

Actalent; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Metallurgist in Lancaster, CA to lead lab-based testing and quality control for aerospace-focused products. The role requires proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and metallurgical test methods, plus strong documentation skills.

The ideal candidate holds a materials science background or equivalent experience, with heat-treat and blueprint-reading capabilities. This on-site permanent position offers a stable team environment and growth within a quality engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or 5+ years of materials science work experience.
• Heat treat experience.
• Engineering and customer requirement blueprint reading.
• Microreading experience.
• Ability to test for cross-section, grain, flow of threads, head reading, and hardness.
• Aptitude for lab work and handling parts and machinery.
• Mathematical skills including basic math, algebra, and geometry.
• Basic reading skills of English for work orders, operating instructions, company policies, and safety rules.
• Experience in writing and detailing lab reports and reviewing for accuracy.
• Aerospace fastener experience is a plus.
• NDT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on products using trained equipment.
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, routing sheets, and other required documentation.
• Follow instructions and procedures to ensure the quality of work.
• Process paperwork and ensure routing sheets are complete and accurate while maintaining product integrity.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other devices to verify product specifications.
• Apply mathematical skills to perform calculations necessary for lab tests.
• Articulate quality findings both verbally and in written reports.
• Assist in the heat treat process of products.
• Review each job inspected through the lab for verification.
• Read all tests and reports to ensure they meet customer requirements.

Skills

Quality control & assurance

Aerospace experience

Microscope inspection

Cross-section testing

Inspection tools usage

Blueprint reading

Materials engineering & science

Metallurgy knowledge

Education

Bachelors in materials science

5+ years materials science experience

Job description

Job Description

The metallurgist will be proficient in laboratory testing, including sample preparation and competent test execution. The role requires expertise in general lab procedures and specific procedures for which certification is held. Responsibilities include performing equipment preventative maintenance and maintaining lab cleanliness.

Job Title: Metallurgist

The metallurgist will be proficient in laboratory testing, including sample preparation and competent test execution. The role requires expertise in general lab procedures and specific procedures for which certification is held. Responsibilities include performing equipment preventative maintenance and maintaining lab cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on various products using equipment for which you are trained and certified.
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, routing sheets, and other required documentation.
• Follow instructions and procedures to ensure the quality of work.
• Process paperwork and ensure routing sheets are complete and accurate while maintaining product integrity.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other devices to verify product specifications.
• Apply mathematical skills to perform calculations necessary for lab tests.
• Articulate quality findings both verbally and in written reports.
• Assist in the heat treat process of products.
• Review each job inspected through the lab for verification.
• Read all tests and reports to ensure they meet customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Quality control and assurance
• Aerospace experience
• Microscope inspection
• Cross-section testing
• Inspection tools usage
• Blueprint reading
• Materials engineering and science
• Metallurgy knowledge

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or 5+ years of materials science work experience
• Heat treat experience
• Engineering and customer requirement blueprint reading
• Microreading experience
• Ability to test for cross-section, grain, flow of threads, head reading, and hardness
• Aptitude for lab work and handling parts and machinery
• Mathematical skills including basic math, algebra, and geometry
• Basic reading skills of English for work orders, operating instructions, company policies, and safety rules
• Experience in writing and detailing lab reports and reviewing for accuracy
• Aerospace fastener experience is a plus
• NDT experience is a plus

Work Environment

The work will be conducted in the engineering quality lab, reporting within a team comprised of NDT specialists, quality analysts, and lab technicians. The position requires working the first shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. The work environment is stable with no layoffs, offering a clean manufacturing floor and opportunities for advancement within a growing department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health dental vision 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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