Metallurgical Technician (Heat Treat)

Job Title: Metallurgical Technician (Heat Treat)

Job Type: Full time | Permanent

Location: Grand Haven MI | Onsite

Compensation: $20-$35/Hr

Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, PTO, Life Insurance, etc.

Position Summary: The Metallurgical Technician (Heat Treat) is a hands-on technical role supporting induction heat treating operations and metallurgical laboratory activities within a manufacturing environment. This position works directly on the production floor and in the lab to ensure product quality, process stability, and conformance to customer and internal requirements.

The role involves metallurgical testing, heat treat process support, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate enjoys practical problem-solving, working with materials, and seeing the direct impact of their work on manufactured components.

Responsibilities Of The Metallurgical Technician

• Support, troubleshoot, and continuously improve induction heat treating processes on the production floor, including daily process verification, operator compliance checks, and Millipore testing.
• Provide metallurgical and technical support for process changes, new product launches, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to heat treat or material performance.
• Conduct metallurgical laboratory inspections such as hardness testing, microstructure evaluation (microscopic and macroscopic), magnetic particle inspection, and etch conformance.
• Prepare and analyze samples through cutting, sectioning, mounting, polishing, and etching; perform lab cut-ups and evaluate results against internal and customer quality standards.
• Complete quality documentation and measurement activities aligned with APQP and PPAP, including capability studies and ISIR layouts.
• Verify incoming material certifications and compliance with quality requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and calibration programs; ensure inspection and testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Train production operators and process stakeholders on heat treat and metallurgical requirements and verify effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams and communicate with suppliers to resolve material quality issues and non-conformances.
• Maintain daily metallurgical lab operations, including chemical handling, equipment upkeep, and ordering of supplies.
  
  

Required Qualifications Of The Metallurgical Technician

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a metallurgical lab, heat treating, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with inspections such as hardness testing, magnetic particle inspection, or etching.
• Basic understanding of metallurgy, material behavior, and heat treat processes.
• Comfortable working both in a lab and on the production floor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Of The Metallurgical Technician

• Associate’s degree or technical training in metallurgy, materials science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and metrology standards.
• Experience with statistical techniques and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

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