Materials Laboratory Technician

METCUT RESEARCH ASSOC • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs macro/microstructural testing and evaluation to support total lab operations. This role involves performing the acid digestion process of wet chemistry and failure analysis of metallurgical samples using microscopes. It also includes testing metal samples to determine their physical properties, preparing specimens by grinding, polishing and etching, and calibrating and setting up standardized material/metallographic testing stations. The technician will assist and manage projects related to materials evaluation, perform test data processing utilizing MS Word and MS Excel, and conduct calculations, recording, and verification of metallographic standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 0-5 years’ experience in materials/metallography laboratory or engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand topics related to metallography, thermal spray coating, materials science, hardness, microstructure.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Standing / sitting time ratio is 80/20, respectively.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.
• Must provide proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with aerospace coatings
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies

Responsibilities

• Performs the acid digestion process of wet chemistry and failure analysis of metallurgical samples using microscopes.
• Testing metal samples to determine their physical properties.
• Preparing specimens by grinding, polishing and etching.
• Calibrates and sets up standardized material/metallographic testing stations.
• Assist and manages projects related to materials evaluation.
• Performs test data processing utilizing MS Word and MS Excel.
• Performs calculations, recording, and verifying of metallographic standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K match plan
• Bonus plan
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED