Metallurgical (Materials) Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INTO A TRAVELING CONTRACT POSITION!

**You will be paid for mileage, per diem, housing and a guarantee of work hours each week**

Responsibilities:

Laboratory Testing & Material Evaluation

• Conduct microstructural analysis on gas turbine engine components including machined, brazed, heat-treated, and thermally sprayed parts.
• Analyze materials such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and nickel-based superalloys.
• Prepare metallurgical samples (sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching) for microscopic examination.
• Perform hardness testing, EDM qualification analysis, and furnace uniformity surveys.
• Evaluate supplier material/process certifications and compare against engineering specifications and blueprints.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lab test results and generate technical reports.

Support & Collaboration

• Provide backup support to lab support personnel when needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to troubleshoot materials and process issues.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain clean, calibrated, and properly functioning lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Manage inventory of lab supplies and consumables.

Required Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a metallurgical or materials testing laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgical sample preparation and microstructure analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in using microscopes, hardness testers, and other laboratory instruments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Comfortable with computer-based documentation and lab report writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and data analysis.
• Knowledge of NADCAP requirements for special processes.
• Experience supporting quality audits and nonconformance investigations.
• Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is an asset.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring you to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with team members, and supervisors.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for fine sample preparation tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during lab work.
• Comfortable using microscopes and lab tools for detailed, repetitive analysis.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety policy.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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What Trades Resource Does: Support Manufacturing sites with Staffing Positions from contract to Direct Hire! We believe in people first!