Metallurgy Heat‑Treat Lab Specialist

Mercury Marine

Fond du Lac (WI)

On-site

USD 54,300 - 75,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a Heat Treat Lab Technician to join its Quality Team in Fond du Lac, WI. You will conduct analytical procedures in metallurgy, prepare samples, run hardness tests, and review heat treat processes under the Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer.

The role requires high school diploma, coursework in chemistry/metallurgy, lab experience, and knowledge of safety and data handling. The position offers a structured lab environment, potential for a discretionary annual bonus, and

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
College level coursework in chemistry, metallurgy, physics, mathematics.
Two to five years working experience in a laboratory preferably related to manufacturing operations including metal finishing.
General knowledge of statistics.
General knowledge of engineering principles.
General knowledge of failure analysis.
Working knowledge of analytical metallurgical lab techniques.
Working knowledge of instrumental analysis of metals and materials.
Working knowledge of mathematical calculations and data handling methods.
Working knowledge of process equipment functions and operation.
Working knowledge of safety and handling of hazardous materials.
Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

Prepares metallographic samples for testing to specifications.
Performs hardness tests on parts and samples.
Performs microstructural review of heat treat samples.
Performs analysis of steel shot for process control.
Reviews heat treat thermal process charts to confirm temperature requirements are met.
Support, work with, and communicate with Heat Treat Dept. shop floor operators to make sure parts are properly processed.
Support Heat Treat Dept. supervision to maintain production priority needs.
Prepares written Heat Treat Lab instructions to standardize procedures.
Follows special non‑production related parts and heat treat processes to completion and ensures the requirements are met.
Maintains written records of data from laboratory tests and of operating data from plant processes.
Designs and performs laboratory experiments for the modification or improvement of plant heat treat processes.
Maintains the laboratory and its equipment, and verifies the gauges meet calibration requirements.
Verifies metal chemistry of materials for control of Heat Treatment.
Assist with Training and Project Management of Student Co‑ops working in the Heat Treat Metallurgical Lab.
Has responsibility for the Heat Treat Lab when Heat Treat Metallurgical Engineer is out of office.