Metallurgical Lab Technician

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

Wickliffe

Division

Airfoils

Company

SMP/Eastlake

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22218

Job Description

Metallurgical Lab TechnicianJoin Our Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented Metallurgical Lab Technician to support our aerospace manufacturing and quality operations. In this role, you will prepare and evaluate metallographic samples, perform process audits, maintain critical traceability records, and ensure compliance with customer, industry, and internal quality standards.

This position is ideal for candidates with a strong technical aptitude, excellent organizational skills, and an interest in metallurgy, materials testing, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, evaluate, and interpret metallographic samples in accordance with customer specifications for heat treatment validation, audits, special projects, and customer approval packages.
• Maintain accurate traceability records for all incoming metallographic samples and related documentation.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of scrap samples and alloy materials according to alloy classification requirements.
• Organize and archive microstructures ("micros") by maintaining clearly labeled storage boxes with appropriate date ranges and identification information.
• File, store, and maintain laboratory records and samples in an orderly and accessible manner.
• Perform 100% audits of daily Heat Treat and HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) charts to verify compliance with customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Analyze metallographic features, specifications, and cut-up diagrams to support inspection and reporting activities.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with quality management systems and industry standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development by progressing through Level I, II, and III certification programs.
• Follow all departmental safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform seated laboratory work for extended periods as required.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Two or more years of college coursework in a technical discipline.
• ASTM training or certification in metallography, materials testing, or heat treatment processes.
• Experience with metallographic sample preparation, microscopy, laboratory testing, or quality inspection.
• Aerospace manufacturing, heat treat, HIP, or NADCAP experience.
• Technical report writing and data analysis experience.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong attention to detail and record accuracy.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and metallurgical requirements.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and quality teams.

Keywords

Metallography, Metallurgical Laboratory, Metallurgical Technician, Heat Treat, HIP, Hot Isostatic Pressing, ASTM Standards, Aerospace Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Materials Testing, Metallographic Preparation, Microscopy, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Process Audits, Traceability, ISO Standards, NADCAP, Technical Reporting, Engineering Specifications, Manufacturing Environment, Alloy Identification, Inspection Procedures, Documentation Control, Continuous Improvement, Materials Science, Quality Systems, Laboratory Technician.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.