Job Description
Job Overview:
FM Industries is recognized as a premier manufacturing solutions provider of manufacturing services for the semiconductor capital equipment market. We specialize in build-to-print, precision machined components, anodization, and engineered thermal spray coatings. We have locations in Northern California and Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2002, the business has been part of NGK Insulators, based in Nagoya, Japan. Our partnership with NGK is highly collaborative and complimentary.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change or include other duties as assigned by management.
To ensure that FM Industries creates a safe and secure workplace, Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug and background check
Entry Level Metallurgical Lab Technician BENEFITS:
We offer a full complement of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, generous time off plan, observe nine holidays, and a 401k saving plan with a 30% match!
Entry Level Metallurgical Lab Technician DESCRIPTION:
The Metallurgical Lab Tech is a hands-on position that works under the supervision of a metallurgical/material science lab engineer to effectively deliver high quality metallurgical analysis and is responsible for the day-to-day lab operation and will learn and deploy lab protocols to support coating production needs. Please note this is an entry-level position.
Entry Level Metallurgical Lab Technician ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- 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 samples 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 metallurgical 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.
Entry Level Metallurgical Lab Technician EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Trade school or an associate degree in Technology is preferred
- 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
- 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
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)
