What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgical Technician position at TechNexus?
The Lead Materials Engineering Technician role focuses on hands-on operation of a wide variety of analytical equipment to support both receiving inspection testing of production materials as well as engineering evaluations and failure analysis. Primary work assignment will be in the Metals and Fluids Labs, but they may also support other labs such as Chemistry, Polymers, etc. on an as-needed basis. The candidate will interface with other Technicians and Engineers, as well as personnel from other organizations. It is expected that the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to schedule activities with minimal oversight.
The ideal candidate will have considerable hands-on expertise with a wide variety of analytical instruments and techniques. Special consideration will be given to expertise in metallurgical sample prep, tensile testing, or similar analytical lab experience. Other areas of expertise may include failure investigation, chemistry, FTIR, SEM, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in hands-on lab experience in metallurgical lab support or similar analytical laboratory experience
Desired Attributes:
- Experience with aerospace materials & processes
- Experience with laboratory information management systems
- Experience with metallographic techniques for electronic components
- Experience in other laboratory techniques/instrumentation such as analytical chemistry, FTIR, SEM, etc.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Metal OR Metallurgical lab: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34
