Hours: Start time- 4am-3pm (hours can change due to business needs)

Days: Monday-Friday (Days will change, weekend flexibility)

Location: 2635 E Magnolia St. and 2101 W. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ (Rotating, 1 week at each site, once training is complete)

DESCRIPTION:

The Metallurgical Lab Tech is a hands-on position which 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

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 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

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)