Night Shift Metallography Prep Technician

Assistance Technique Internationale; Arkansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale is seeking a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for our Monroe, NC lab. The role focuses on mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching samples for metallographic evaluation. Candidates must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.

This night shift runs 6:00 pm–6:00 am on a 2-2-3 schedule, with training weekdays 7:00 am–3:00 pm. Strong adherence to procedures and safety is essential in a materials science environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read measuring tapes and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Mount the material by securing the sample in the mounting material.
• Grind the mounted sample to create a flat and even surface.
• Polish the sample to remove deep scratches.
• Apply appropriate etching solution to the surface of the sample.
• Assist in routine laboratory operations and perform routine servicing and minor repairs of equipment.
• Record data into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and report test results.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Reading measuring tapes

Reading and following procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistance Technique Internationale is seeking a Lab Technician (Metallography Evaluation) for our Monroe, NC lab. The role focuses on mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching samples for metallographic evaluation. Candidates must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.

This night shift runs 6:00 pm–6:00 am on a 2-2-3 schedule, with training weekdays 7:00 am–3:00 pm. Strong adherence to procedures and safety is essential in a materials science environment.