Brazing Lab Technician (Temp)

Morgan Advanced Materials • Hayward, CA

6d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician supports laboratory operations by preparing components and performing routine assembly work, operating and maintaining equipment, conducting tests, and assisting with brazing research and development. The role involves hands-on work with materials, precise measurements, complex equipment, chemicals, and gases, with strict adherence to safety protocols. The position is 100% onsite in Hayward, California. The job description states that duties may also include other job-related work assigned by an authorized company representative.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory in some manner.
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as calipers, drop gauges, and micrometers.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident alien, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) and 22 CFR 120.15.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a science or technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in a research and development laboratory, quality inspection department, or manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience working with vacuum equipment, high-temperature ovens, and furnaces.
• Prior experience with stereoscopes, visual analytical techniques, and basic imaging fundamentals for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments in the facility.
• Willingness to learn vacuum furnace technology, braze alloy production, and brazing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, test, and analyze production brazed assemblies according to established procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including furnaces, ovens, measurement tools, and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Perform visual inspections and document findings using photography and basic image analysis.
• Record and maintain accurate data in physical and digital logs and reports.
• Comply with safety standards and properly handle chemicals and materials.
• Assist with troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
• Collaborate with other departments to prepare production assemblies for shipment, including preparing certificates, packaging hardware, and generating documents.
• Assist in brazing research and development efforts.
• Work inside or near vacuum furnaces while following safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED