What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgical Technician position at Acuren?
| Requisition ID | 2026-25239 | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Work Schedule Status | On-Site |
Acuren is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to support operations in West Boylston, MA.
A challenging and rewarding career opportunity exists for Metallurgical Technician to provide failure analysis laboratory processes for a variety of mechanical and materials components.
- Responsible for laboratory preparation processes relating to failure analysis of a variety of mechanical or materials including metallographic preparation and documentation, interpretations, and testing. May include testing such as hardness and microhardness, optical emissions spectrometry, electrical testing, pressure testing. Includes in-house and field operation work with multiple sample types.
- May also include operations and maintenance of the following: cutting/sectioning saws and cut off wheels, grit blasting, and use of hand and power tools.
- Performs other related duties as required
- Post high school education with courses relating to failure analysis, metallography, mechanical testing and analysis procedures and equipment
- Familiarity with metallographic laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices and procedures
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $25.00-$39.42/hr depending on experience and applicable certifications.
Acuren's strength begins with its people. Guided by our values-People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative -we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.
We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada's Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.
Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.
Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.
Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.
Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.
Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process. #LI-BE1
Salary : $25 - $39