Night-Shift Metallurgical Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support material testing, quality control, and failure analysis. The role involves sample prep, microstructural examinations, and mechanical testing using SEM, spectrometers, and hardness testers.

The position requires interpreting drawings, maintaining safety and quality systems, and documenting results. Night shift runs from 10pm to 6am, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1–3 years of experience in a metallurgical or materials testing laboratory (entry-level considered with training)
• Familiarity with metallurgical lab equipment and testing methods
• Strong attention to detail, recordkeeping, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of safety and quality systems in a laboratory environment
• Analytical thinker with strong math skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and alloy samples for analysis using cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing equipment.
• Conduct metallographic examinations using optical and/or electron microscopes.
• Perform hardness, tensile, impact, and other mechanical testing.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments such as Rockwell hardness testers, spectrometers, and SEM.
• Assist in failure analysis by identifying defects such as cracks, corrosion, inclusions, and other microstructural anomalies.
• Record and analyze test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to engineers and other departments.
• Ensure lab procedures comply with safety standards and quality system requirements
• Calibrate equipment and maintain accurate logs of lab activities and equipment usage.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and special projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Reading drawings/specifications

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree/Technical diploma in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell hardness testers

Spectrometers

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

EDS analysis

XRF analysis

Job description

Kymera International is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support material testing, quality control, and failure analysis. The role involves sample prep, microstructural examinations, and mechanical testing using SEM, spectrometers, and hardness testers.

The position requires interpreting drawings, maintaining safety and quality systems, and documenting results. Night shift runs from 10pm to 6am, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.