Physical Analyst

Education: Minimum successful completion of College Algebra, and College Chemistry is required.

 (Alternative college level Math & Science courses may be accepted as substitutes if they are determined to be acceptable equivalents based on review of the course description by Lab Management)

Testing: Successful completion (minimum 70%) of both exams, Practical General Knowledge exam, and Specific Laboratory Exam.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Sets up and operates equipment to prepare, test and analyze samples of aluminum, aluminum alloys and miscellaneous other materials for mechanical and physical properties.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

1. Receive sample, generate sample, assure correct identification and proper sampling.
2. Prepares specimens for testing by: programmable milling, lathing, sawing, shaping and blanking to ASTM specifications.
3. Receive lots and checks for proper sample identification and test requirements for specification involved.
4. Sets up and operates tensile machine, formability tests, conductivity, hardness, and profilometer with daily calibration.
5. Programs and runs thermals in lab furnaces with chart recorder when needed.
6. Runs and plots SPC date, stress strain curves, calculates and measures dimensions and keeps records as necessary.
7. Evaluates for non-representative test, recalls graphs from computer and determines retest needs and calls attention to discrepancies.
8. Communicates daily with Technical, mill and sales personnel on status of metal being tested and responds to expedite needs.
9. Keeps equipment, work area and lunchroom in a clean and orderly condition.
10. Perform limited maintenance duties and provide maintenance limited assistance in their work area.
11. Perform miscellaneous painting in their area.
12. Removes, trucks and identifies scrap calculating weight by way of scanner                                                                                                                                               

 

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.