Night-Shift Metallurgical Lab Technician

Ameriti Manufacturing LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support quality control, product development, and failure investigations on a night shift (10pm–6am). You will prepare samples, conduct metallographic examinations, and perform mechanical tests to help engineers improve materials and processes.

The role requires operating lab instruments such as Rockwell hardness testers, spectrometers, and SEM, recording data, and communicating findings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1–3 years of experience in 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 scanning electron microscopes (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

Metallurgical lab skills

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking & math

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Technical Diploma in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Tools

Rockwell hardness tester

Spectrometer

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

EDS

XRF analysis

Job description

Kymera International is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support quality control, product development, and failure investigations on a night shift (10pm–6am). You will prepare samples, conduct metallographic examinations, and perform mechanical tests to help engineers improve materials and processes.

The role requires operating lab instruments such as Rockwell hardness testers, spectrometers, and SEM, recording data, and communicating findings.