Tensile-Metallographic Technician

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This Metallurgical Technician position prepares test samples, performs metallurgical testing, completes analysis and reports results on a variety of materials using defined processes and techniques. Depending on the area assigned, the position may include the use of Optical Microscopy, Tensile Testers, Hardness Testers, and CTE equipment.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Proficient and able to train Technician B operators in the basic skills required.

- Guides, assigns work, and checks results for Tech B.

- Assists in the development of new or modified procedures.

- Able to work independently for more advanced Metallurgical Laboratory techniques, for example:

- Preparation of Precision Elastic Limit (PEL) test bars by etching, measuring, and installing strain gages and performing testing of the prepared bars.

- Making precision measurements with micrometers, microscope, stage micrometers, and electrical temperature instruments while conducting tensile property testing.

- Evaluating metallurgical samples for cleanliness, heat-treated condition, and grain size, using any of a number of different methods.

- Performing CTE, and Magnetic Permeability Testing.

- Reports analytical results directly to those requesting laboratory service within the limitations established by the Supervisor.

- Maintain Quality Systems in the laboratory and assist in writing Procedures as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the metals or materials field with experience as a metallurgical technician strongly preferred.

- Alternatively, we will consider 1 year of technical laboratory experience coupled with at least 2 years of college-level laboratory experience, specifically including proficiency in any two of the following areas: metal sample preparation, mechanical testing, tensile testing, or metallography.

- Requires working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

- Self-motivated and able to initiate action without direction required.

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize required.

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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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