AZ Metallography Lab Technician

FM Industries • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metallography Lab Tech is a hands-on position which works under the supervision of a Metallography Lab Supervisor to effectively deliver high-quality metallography analysis and is responsible for the day-to-day lab operation and will learn and deploy lab protocols to support coating production needs.

Requirements

• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to pay close attention to details of various processes
• Ability to perform daily tasks with little or no supervision
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with laboratory test equipment including metallographic evaluations, failure analysis, electrical testing, and non-destructive evaluation is beneficial
• Experience with plasma spray equipment and ABB robots is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Perform visual documentation of various incoming samples.
• Perform and acquire accurate physical measurements using micrometer, calipers, and stereo microscopes.
• Operate band saws/abrasive/precision saws to section samples, mounting press and vacuum impregnation of samples required for metallography.
• Prepare metallurgical sample for microscopic evaluation as per specifications/protocols. Samples include thermal spray coated, bare aluminum, anodized aluminum, and other monolithic materials.
• Ability to learn and perform material hardness testing as required by the engineer.
• Ability to learn and possess knowledge of various ASTM and ISO requirements and safe operating procedures related to various lab metallography operations.
• Maintaining consumables for various metallurgical evaluation needs.
• Per engineering protocols, deliver appropriate micrographic/metallographic results to the engineers/team leads.
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree