Metallurgical Lab Tech II-1st shift (5:00am-1:30pm)

TriMas Corporation•Hacienda Heights, CA

4d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician II is responsible for performing testing of setup, in-process, receiving, and final products using metallurgical laboratory equipment, precision measuring tools and gages. Ensuring all inspection and test equipment are within calibration prior to use. Lastly, this role will be critical in supporting the quality needs of the business. In matters concerning operations, the Metallurgical Laboratory Technician II adheres to the policies, procedures, and work instructions that support Allfast Fastening System’s AS9100 Quality Management System and NADCAP Accreditations.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to perform complex duties where a high level of independent judgment and action is required.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Demonstrate proficiency as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician I.
Skilled in the set up and use of metallurgical equipment such as cut-off saw, bench lathe, automatic grinders and polishers, basic metallography skills using metallurgical micro and macro scopes, Rockwell hardness testers, micro-hardness tester, and plating thickness machine. Ability to use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, pH meters, and analytical balance..
Proven ability to perform mechanical and physical testing on product, such as conductivity testing, driveability testing, shear testing, tensile testing.
Ability to read and understand a manufacturing work order sequence of operations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and be familiar with Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing organization.
Three to Five (3-5) years mechanical/metallurgical/metallographic laboratory testing experience (preferably in an aerospace fastener manufacturing environment).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician I.
Read, interpret and execute applicable procedures, specifications, work instructions, etc.
Ensure that all test equipment and materials are maintained in good working condition and that calibration is current for items requiring calibration prior to use.
Ensuring all safety and/or personal protective equipment are being followed.
Perform Preventive Maintenance as assigned and document results of all required equipment checks and reporting of any nonconforming conditions to the department leadership.
Perform setup and in-process dimensional examinations in accordance with defined requirements / parameters and documenting the test results on the appropriate record (upon completion of training).
Prepare metallographic samples using lathe, cutters, and/or grinders per laboratory procedures (sectioning, mounting, grinding/polishing, etching).
Prepare and maintain etchants used in metallographic evaluations.
Evaluate and document setup and in-process metallographic mounts.
Support audits (Internal & External) as determined by the Quality Manager.
Participate in Internal Round Robin and perform Proficiency Tests.
Assist with tracking of consumable supplies inventory critical to Quality function including lab supplies, inspection supplies and identify opportunities related to potential cost-reduction.
Maintain a working knowledge of internal Quality and lab procedural requirements as they apply to inspection, testing, manufacturing operations, NADCAP and AS9100.
Properly store and maintain quality records and retained laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures.
Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company's commitment to quality and safety.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by department leadership.
Must be able to work weekends and extended hours at Month and Quarter End, as needed.
Perform grain size analysis of raw material and finished product.
Perform Rockwell and Microhardness testing on in-process and finished product.
Perform anodize seal testing.
Perform mechanical testing (shear, tensile, driveability) of raw materials, in-process and finished product.
Evaluate and interpret metallurgical mounts for final inspection and testing.
Perform product chemistry and chemical analysis testing of raw materials using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).