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Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
Description: Plasma Processes a supplier of advanced materials solutions to commercial and government customers is seeking a metallurgical lab technician to, section, mount and polish metallurgical specimen for analysis. Other duties may include using light microscope, measuring microhardness and conducting microstructural characterization using image analysis software. The lab technician will produce metallurgical reports using standard metallurgical analysis techniques as well as perform other laboratory tasks as needed. Two plus years experience in a low to medium volume metallurgical laboratory is preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Sectioning, mounting and polishing metallurgical specimen.
- Clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment (abrasive saws, mounting press, automatic polishers)
- Operate lab equipment safely
- Operate analytical scales, light microscope with digital camera, hardness (Vickers/Rockwell) machines
- Familiarity with image analysis software
- Maintaining an inventory of standard supplies
- Maintaining a sample logbook
- Ability to read and follow work instructions.
- Prioritize tasks based on production needs and meet daily deadlines.
- Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement.
Education: High School diploma, Associates degree preferred
Skills: Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in manual precision instruments (e.g., calipers and micrometers)
Total Rewards:
At Plasma Processes, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Plasma Processes also provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, including health, dental & vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans with a company match, life and disability insurance programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Plasma Processes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.