Materials Testing Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Knust-Godwin is seeking a Metals Lab Technician to support metallurgical testing and evaluation activities in our laboratory. This role is responsible for preparing and inspecting metal samples, performing hardness testing and calibration activities, maintaining laboratory equipment, and documenting inspection results.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing or laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and an interest in materials testing and metallurgical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and materials testing in accordance with established procedures and applicable requirements.
• Set up and operate laboratory testing equipment used for tensile, bend, hardness, and other material evaluations.
• Prepare, position, and handle test specimens for mechanical and metallurgical testing.
• Operate computerized test equipment and software to conduct tests and collect results.
• Perform specimen preparation activities including cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing as required.
• Perform hardness and microhardness testing of metallic materials.
• Review, record, and maintain testing data and laboratory records.
• Maintain specimen identification and traceability throughout the testing process.
• Verify equipment condition and calibration status prior to use.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Identify and report abnormal test results, equipment issues, or testing discrepancies.
• Follow applicable ASTM, customer, internal quality, and work instruction requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Support equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, audits, and laboratory improvement activities.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel as needed to support testing requirements.

Knust-Godwin is a contract manufacturer of products and services to the Aerospace, Defense, Semi-conductor, Petroleum, Petrochemical, Natural Gas, Power Generation, and other general industries. We are well known for the manufacture and repair of down-hole equipment for the oil and gas industry.

Knust-Godwin’s core competencies include: precision machining of super alloys, metal additive manufacturing (3D printing), welding (GTAW / micro-laser / electron beam), laser hardfacing overlay, API threading services for machined parts, and engineering design for manufacturing.

Knust-Godwin LLC was formerly two separate businesses, Knust-SBO LLC and Godwin-SBO LLC. In October 2015 we merged and changed name to Knust-Godwin LLC. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Katy, Texas. Knust-Godwin LLC operates as a subsidiary of Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment.

Company Description

Knust-Godwin is a contract manufacturer of products and services to the Aerospace, Defense, Semi-conductor, Petroleum, Petrochemical, Natural Gas, Power Generation, and other general industries. We are well known for the manufacture and repair of down-hole equipment for the oil and gas industry. \r\n\r\nKnust-Godwin’s core competencies include: precision machining of super alloys, metal additive manufacturing (3D printing), welding (GTAW / micro-laser / electron beam), laser hardfacing overlay, API threading services for machined parts, and engineering design for manufacturing.\r\n\r\nKnust-Godwin LLC was formerly two separate businesses, Knust-SBO LLC and Godwin-SBO LLC. In October 2015 we merged and changed name to Knust-Godwin LLC. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Katy, Texas. Knust-Godwin LLC operates as a subsidiary of Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment.