Metallurgical Technician

About Us:

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through our full-service testing laboratory. Our capabilities include metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. We cater our services to each client’s unique testing needs. Our experienced engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and technicians provide assistance to the additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples in the Metallographic lab.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for testing by cutting to appropriate specifications, mounting, grinding, and/or chemical etching the sample.

• Analyze microstructural/macrostructural features of the material using materials analysis techniques and imaging/analysis software per applicable specifications and purchase order requirements.

• Determine conformance of the material to specified requirements, or report observed results when requested for research and development purposes only. Prepare reports accordingly for review.

• Communicate nonconformances and any issues with testing or delays to customer.

• Participate in internal peer review of all test reports.

• Utilize related materials analysis and imaging software.

• Perform micro indentation hardness testing and lab-scale heat treatment to support analysis.

• Communicate with customers, as needed, regarding nonconformances, scope of work issues/questions or unexpected analytical results.

• Make purchasing recommendations to Metallographic Lab Manager.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Success factors/job competencies:

• Metallography and Material Microstructure Knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Safety Orientation

• Accuracy

• Math Aptitude

• Communication Skills

Job Description

• Teamwork/Collaboration

• Time Management

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.

• Incumbent may occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.

• Incumbent must be able to use tools including hand grinding equipment, band saw, hydraulic saw, polishing cloth, microscope, sand paper, and files.

• Position requires incumbent to wear personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, and occasionally respirators. Steel-toed boots are preferred.

Work days and shifts:

• Shifts may vary.

• Incumbent may need to work outside core operating hours as requested.

Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required:

• Some college level materials-related coursework or prior training/experience regarding material and metallographic preparation/analysis preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.

Experience/Other required:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

• Proficient with software required to complete metallographic testing, including imaging and analysis software.

• Experience or exposure to a lab environment, microscopes, chemicals or other natural sciences is preferred.

ITAR

“U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.