What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgical Technician (Jr Lab Technician) - Research Center position at Howmet Aerospace?
Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and power generation industries. The Company’s key market areas include hot section jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance in a diverse range of applications. Howmet Aerospace is taking a central role in producing the next generation of more fuel-efficient, reliable, and advanced turbine engines across commercial flight, defense, and power generation industries. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .
The Metallurgical Technician (Jr Lab Technician) role will be based at the Howmet Research Center, located in Whitehall, MI. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Perform metallurgical sample preparation and evaluation in support of production anomaly characterization investigations.
- Work as part of a diverse team providing metallurgical and materials characterization support to Howmet facilities globally.
- Author technical summaries and reports covering a wide range of metallurgical structures and processing conditions.
- Regularly communicate with customers and staff on analysis progress and outcomes.
- Assist metallography lab with technique development and qualification.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a metallography laboratory or manufacturing environment or equivalent education in STEM field.
- Ability to operate metallographic preparation and analysis equipment, including saws, mounting presses, polishers and microscopes.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a metallography laboratory.
- Experience with sample preparation and microstructural evaluation of high temperature or light weight alloys.
- Experience with investment casting, forging or heat treatment production processes.
- Experience with technical writing.
