Materials Laboratory Technician

METCUT RESEARCH ASSOC

Cincinnati, OH

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description of Duties: Under general supervision, performs routine and component testing to support total lab operations.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Performs chemical and failure analysis of metallurgical samples.

• Assist and manages projects related to materials evaluation.

• Performs test data processing utilizing MS Word and MS Excel.

• Performs calculations, recording, and verifying of metallographic standards.

• Calibrates and sets-up standardized material/metallographic testing stations.

• Testing metal samples to determine their physical properties.

• Preparing specimens by grinding, polishing, and etching.

• Viewing samples using optical microscopy equipment.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• 3-5 years’ experience in materials testing in a materials lab

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to relate to topics which require an acute understanding or specialized knowledge.

• Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.

• Standing / sitting time ratio is 80/20, respectively.

Central Coatings Laboratory certification and familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are a plus.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. We will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vet

7:00am - 3:30pm