Material/Metallurgical Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Material/Metallurgical Lab Technician, you will be responsible for performing chemical analysis, tests, and investigations on metal samples, alloys, or other materials. Your work will contribute to product certification, metallurgical control, and the development of new or improved grades and types of alloys, as well as production methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all lab instrumentation and testing equipment according to procedures.
• Perform alloy identification of samples using lab equipment.
• Manage and maintain all data, forms, reports, testing, and communications as directed by work instructions.
• Comply with procedures that meet NADCAP, AS9100, ISO17025, and other required OEM accreditations.
• Adhere to customer specifications, industry standards, quality control documents, and work instructions.
• Participate in and perform round robin testing, both internally and externally.
• Ensure adherence to all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other responsibilities as required by management.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in chemistry, quality control, laboratory operations, quality assurance, and metallurgy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma with professional materials lab experience or an associate degree in Material Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents, and communicate effectively with team members, engineers, and leadership.
• Mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use basic gauges and measuring devices.
• Problem-solving skills involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Capacity to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Reliability and commitment to work at the facility in Chittenango, NY, including willingness to work overtime as needed.

Work Environment

The position is based in a lab setting, requiring adherence to safety protocols and standards for laboratory operations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Company Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chittenango,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $52,000 - $72,800