Metallurgical Lab Technician- 1st Shift- 4am-3pm

FM Industries

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Phoenix, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality metallurgical analysis and day-to-day lab operations under the supervision of a lab engineer. Responsibilities include sample sectioning, mounting, and microscopic evaluation to support coating production needs.

Qualifications

You will perform hands-on metallurgical analysis and manage day-to-day lab operations under the supervision of a metallurgical/material science lab engineer. You are expected to acquire accurate physical measurements, prepare samples for microscopic evaluation, and learn material hardness testing following ASTM and ISO protocols.

Must Have Skills for ATS

micrometer

calipers

stereo microscopes

band saws

abrasive saws

precision saws

mounting press

vacuum impregnation

metallography

thermal spray

ASTM

ISO

Excel

Word

Job Description

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)

FM Industries

FM Industries, Inc. engages in designing, testing, and manufacturing components and systems used in critical applications for the semiconductor medical, aerospace, and government markets. The company offers print, precision, machined components, and electro-mechanical assemblies. It provides prototyping, assembly, and engineering services, as well as production manufacturing services, including component machining, module assembly, and integration of vacuum chambers, load-locks, electrostatic chucks, RF and DC cathode assemblies, gas dispersion plates, bonded electrode assemblies, laser fusion components, and medical device components. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Fremont, California. As of January 31, 2002, FM Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of NGK Insulators, Ltd.
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