Metallurgy Lab Intern: Hands-On Materials Testing

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Metallurgy Lab Intern for the part-time student program. You will conduct materials testing and sample preparation in a hands-on lab setting, work on metallography, and operate analytical equipment as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in Materials Science or a related field and possesses strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent.
• Hands on experience in a laboratory environment is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects with differing priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Business support: conduct testing to industry standards as part of technical requests from external and internal customers.
• Sample preparation (metallography) of metals and other materials including the use of power saws.
• Operate research and analytical equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly workspace as part of the lab’s 5S program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organization & planning

MS Office

Education

Materials Science or related field

Tools

Power saws

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Metallurgy Lab Intern for the part-time student program. You will conduct materials testing and sample preparation in a hands-on lab setting, work on metallography, and operate analytical equipment as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in Materials Science or a related field and possesses strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.