Materials Laboratory Technician

**Description of Duties:** Under supervision, performs macro/microstructural testing and evaluation to support total lab operations. **POSITION SUMMARY** • Performs the acid digestion process of wet chemistry and failure analysis of metallurgical samples using microscopes. • Testing metal samples to determine their physical properties. • Preparing specimens by grinding, polishing and etching. • Calibrates and sets up standardized material/metallographic testing stations. • Assist and manages projects related to materials evaluation. • Performs test data processing utilizing MS Word and MS Excel. • Performs calculations, recording, and verifying of metallographic standards. **Education, Experience and Qualifications** • High School Diploma • 0-5 years’ experience in materials/metallography laboratory or engineering. • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. • Ability to understand topics related to metallography, thermal spray coating, materials science, hardness, microstructure. • Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant. • Standing / sitting time ratio is 80/20, respectively. Familiarity with aerospace coatings and Lean methodologies are a plus. This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. We will require proof of status prior to employment. **Additional Information** We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). ***EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vet***