Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Monroe, NC

Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40

Pay Rate: $38.18/Hr.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k Required Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a university degree in a related field, or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 2+ years of experience preparing metallurgical specimens (sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching) or operating related laboratory equipment.
• 2+ years of experience in metallurgical/material testing, laboratory operations, or quality/inspection work in a metals environment.
• Ability to operate precision instruments and measurement tools.
• Strong manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Position Summary Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

• Support the clients Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team in a hands-on metallurgical laboratory role.
• Perform metallurgical and material verification testing to ensure compliance with specifications, customer standards, and controlled procedures.
• Conduct specimen preparation, metallurgical evaluations, equipment maintenance, and digital data entry within MES and QMS systems.
• Support production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance.

Responsibilities Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

• Conduct metallurgical and material verification testing in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Perform sample preparation, calibration, and elemental analysis using atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion methodologies.
• Section, mount, polish, and etch specimens for microstructural evaluation.
• Evaluate microstructure, hardness, density, tensile, fatigue, and other material properties.
• Execute special process validations and document results within MES.
• Record, organize, and maintain accurate, traceable test data.
• Maintain calibration readiness and proper operation of metallurgical testing and measurement equipment.
• Track and maintain consumable and chemical inventories.
• Coordinate testing requirements, data reviews, and investigations with Materials Scientists and Quality Engineers.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming or out-of-specification conditions.
• Support PPAP, MSA, and FAI metallurgical testing requirements.
• Participate in 5S, safety, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support material investigations and failure analysis activities.
• Coordinate sampling and material flow activities with Operations.
• Ensure compliance with QMS requirements and applicable industry regulations, including AS9100.
• Attend occasional Zoom meetings outside normal first-shift hours to support global collaboration.

Preferred Qualification Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

• Experience with atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion analysis.
• Strong chemistry background, particularly related to ICP analysis.
• Experience with additive manufacturing or metal powder-based production environments.
• Familiarity with microstructural evaluation methods, hardness testing, density analysis, and special process validations.
• Experience capturing and documenting digital test data within MES/QMS systems.
• Knowledge of metal powder handling, sampling, or testing.
• Ability to understand and write laboratory procedures, standard work instructions, or test method documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in continuous improvement of laboratory workflows.