Specialist - Metallurgical Technician

Paligen Technologies•Garland, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Paligen Technologies is dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach – a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years’ CNC lathe experience required.
Functional math skills required.
Oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and any other inspection equipment as necessary.
Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Inspection, Metallurgical Lab, and/or Heat Treat preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for tensile test requirements relating to Heat Treated parts, including but not limited to hardness, strengths, elongation, conductivity, and fracture location.
Set-up and operate all testing equipment.
Create required reports for documenting / communicating track results.
Proficient using CNC lathe and CNC mill in order to prep material for tensile, hardness and conductivity testing.
Knowledge of Tinius Olsen pull test machines, Brinell & Rockwell hardness test machines, and proper preparation of micros and macros for grain flow.
Cleaning, etching, and testing samples with Nitric, Hydrochloric and Hydrofluoric acids.
Using a microscope for metallurgical analysis of micros and generating reports.
Analysis includes High Temperature Oxidation (HTO), Eutectic Melting, Intergranular attack (IGA) pitting and attack depth measurements.
NADCAP Audit Support related to mechanical testing and metallographic analysis.
Maintain daily production requirements (SFC053) as well as perform routine maintenance, as needed.
Troubleshooting breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
Verify work and review quality to pre-determined specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, S.O.I.’s, work instructions etc.
Training of employees with less knowledge.
Responsible for data entry of CIMA for accurate labor reporting and part tracking as well as future SPC reporting.
Capable of learning AMS 2750 pyrometry requirements to be a back-up for the other technicians and able to perform tasks with minimal supervision.