Laboratory Technician
About The Position
This role involves preparing metallographic cross sections for evaluation, including cutting, mounting, and polishing. The technician will also prepare materials for and perform Rockwell hardness testing, as well as microhardness testing on prepared specimens. Responsibilities include assisting with the heat treatment of test specimens according to specification requirements, machining tensile test specimens, and verifying their dimensions with hand tools. The position also entails assisting with the calibration of hand measurement tools and general upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment and workstations. Additionally, the technician will support the Lead Lab Tech in sending testing to external laboratories, participate in internal and external proficiency testing annually, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to prepare metallographic cross sections (cut/mount/polish)
- Ability to prepare material for and perform Rockwell hardness testing
- Ability to perform microhardness testing
- Ability to assist with heat treatment of test specimens
- Ability to machine tensile test specimens and verify dimensions
- Ability to assist with calibration of hand measurement tools
- Ability to assist in general upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Ability to assist in sending testing to external laboratories
- Ability to participate in internal and external proficiency testing
- Ability to participate in continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Prepare metallographic cross sections for evaluation (cut/mount/polish)
- Prepare material for Rockwell hardness testing and perform hardness tests
- Perform microhardness testing on prepared specimens
- Assist with heat treatment of test specimens per specification requirements
- Machine tensile test specimens and verify dimensions with hand tools
- Assist with calibration of hand measurement tools
- Assist in general upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment and workstations
- Assist Lead Lab Tech in sending testing to external laboratory
- Participate in internal and external proficiency testing annually
- Participate in continuous improvement
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
