Metallurgical Technician (54822)

About Us:

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through our full-service testing laboratory. Our capabilities include metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. We cater our services to each client’s unique testing needs. Our experienced engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and technicians provide assistance to the additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples in the Metallographic lab.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for testing by cutting to appropriate specifications, mounting, grinding, and/or chemical etching the sample.

• Analyze microstructural/macrostructural features of the material using materials analysis techniques and imaging/analysis software per applicable specifications and purchase order requirements.

• Determine conformance of the material to specified requirements, or report observed results when requested for research and development purposes only. Prepare reports accordingly for review.

• Communicate nonconformances and any issues with testing or delays to customer.

• Participate in internal peer review of all test reports.

• Utilize related materials analysis and imaging software.

• Perform micro indentation hardness testing and lab-scale heat treatment to support analysis.

• Communicate with customers, as needed, regarding nonconformances, scope of work issues/questions or unexpected analytical results.

• Make purchasing recommendations to Metallographic Lab Manager.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Success factors/job competencies:

• Metallography and Material Microstructure Knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Safety Orientation

• Accuracy

• Math Aptitude

• Communication Skills

Job Description

• Teamwork/Collaboration

• Time Management

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.

• Incumbent may occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.

• Incumbent must be able to use tools including hand grinding equipment, band saw, hydraulic saw, polishing cloth, microscope, sand paper, and files.

• Position requires incumbent to wear personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, and occasionally respirators. Steel-toed boots are preferred.