Metallurgy Lab Technician: Materials & Weld Testing

Springrecruits; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandrol Memphis hosts a hands-on Materials Testing & Metallurgy Technician role focusing on metallurgical sample preparation and mechanical testing of steel, welds, and castings. You will perform hardness, tensile, fatigue, and magnetic particle testing and support QA expectations.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage lab studies, and ensure accurate records while maintaining lab equipment and safety standards at the Memphis facility.

Qualifications

• Technical College or Associate degree required.
• Knowledge of metallurgical sample preparation and testing procedures.
• Ability to operate general and specialized lab equipment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with hardness testing, optical microscopy, and chemical analysis is preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong documentation skills and ability to work in a lab environment.
• Experience in a laboratory setting and working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out metallurgy lab projects to support customer requests.
• Manage lab studies for product development initiatives.
• Oversee receiving inspection of raw materials (steel, castings).
• Investigate customer returns, welds, and failed components.
• Maintain accurate records of lab activities and write basic reports.
• Support rail welding trials and new product development.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Coordinate calibration schedules for gauges and equipment.
• Organize and manage physical samples from projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external labs for testing.

Skills

Metallurgical prep

Hardness testing

Optical microscopy

Mechanical testing

Documentation

Calibration

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical College or Associate degree

Tools

Band saw

Rotary saw

Angle grinder

Surface grinder

Job description

Pandrol Memphis hosts a hands-on Materials Testing & Metallurgy Technician role focusing on metallurgical sample preparation and mechanical testing of steel, welds, and castings. You will perform hardness, tensile, fatigue, and magnetic particle testing and support QA expectations.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage lab studies, and ensure accurate records while maintaining lab equipment and safety standards at the Memphis facility.