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Metallurgical Lab Analyst
Location : Monroe, NC
Job ID : #70411
Pay Range : $22-27.50
Our client's Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team is seeking an onsite Metallurgical Lab Analyst for its Monroe, NC Additive Manufacturing facility. The role involves conducting comprehensive material testing, with a focus on metallurgical analysis of Additively Manufactured components, powder sample evaluation, and both destructive and non-destructive testing methods. The analyst will manage the day-to-day operations of lab tests, maintenance of equipment, ensure adherence to quality standards and reporting protocols, and validate material properties to meet engineering specifications.
What You Will Do :
- Prepare metallurgical specimens with cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching equipment
- Perform microscopy and metallurgical analysis on samples to assess thickness, density, microstructure, and surface roughness
- Destructively test specimens to determine mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and fatigue strength
- Prepare and test metal powder samples for chemical composition and physical size, shape, and size distribution
- Collaborate within a cross-functional team between material science, quality, engineering, and planning to support and execute needed tests and documentation
- Operate and maintain all metallurgical lab equipment and support equipment through development of preventative maintenance program
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers for troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of metallurgical lab equipment
- Track and maintain the procurement, receipt, and inventory levels of all consumables required to operate equipment and perform tests
- Track and maintain all waste streams generated by metallurgical lab processes to remain compliant with company, regulatory, and government waste handling requirements
- Follow and maintain all equipment work instructions, test procedures, and standard work within the site's Quality Management System (QMS) with guidance from material science, quality, and engineering functions
- Cross-train in other operations and quality functions within facility to support other roles and departments as needed such as dimensional inspection, powder handling, equipment operation, etc.
- Support and promote compliance to all quality requirements within the QMS and industry regulations, such as AS9100, as pertaining to the role
- Coordinate with engineering, quality, and digital technology teams to establish automated and connected data management systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting test data
- Interface with and execute instructions within PLM, ERP, & MES systems (Teamcenter, SAP, and Solumina) for production execution, inventory tracking, and scheduling
- Must be willing and able to attend occasional Zoom meeting before or after hours to facilitate global collaboration
Qualifications You Must Have :
Benefits provided : 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $22 - $28
