Staffing - Material Process Technician II

Staffing - Material Process Technician II#26-11808 $20.66 per hour Corning, NY All On-site Job Description

Title:

Materials Technician II - Sample Preparation and Imaging

Location:

Decker Lab, Corning, NY 40 hours a week, 100% On-Site Max bill rate:

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Interview Process:

Initial teams meeting with manager, then onsite interview if local. Local candidate are preferred for this position.

• Ultimate goal is eventual conversion, but there is no timeframe or guarantee of this

Required Education and Experience:

• 2 year (AAS) technical degree
• 3+ years' machining experience: fabrication, cutting, and surface-finishing equipment
• This group is responsible for slicing, dicing, and polishing metal, ceramics and glass, imaging and then documentation.

The machines are located in a lab. Manager might be willing to consider less than 3 years experience if the candidate has the right kind of experience.

LIFTING REQUIREMENT

25 LBS

MAX SCOPE OF POSITION

Support for a collaborative lab team that partners closely with engineering to turn ideas into real results. You'll primarily support lab testing by preparing high-quality samples for evaluation—cutting and performing metallographic preparation (mounting/grinding/polishing as applicable) and capturing micrographs using standard methods. This role is hands-on, detail-driven work with strong safety practices, and a steady focus on documentation and turnaround time. Day to

Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for analysis by performing crushing, cutting, and/or sectioning using approved equipment and methods.
• Perform sample preparation steps as required (mounting, grinding, polishing, cleaning/etching as applicable) to meet quality standards for imaging and evaluation.
• Document work clearly (sample IDs, preparation parameters, observations, and any deviations) through internal work request system and reports through Microsoft Office applications.
• Coordinate with engineers/technicians on priorities, turnaround expectations, and any sample constraints or special handling needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, follow PPE and chemical handling requirements, and support waste disposal practices.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring prep issues (rework, defects, delays) and proposing practical fixes.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years machining experience: fabrication, cutting, and surface-finishing equipment
• Quality mindset and attention to detail (recognizing defects, avoiding contamination, repeatability)
• Safe work practices (PPE, chemical handling awareness, housekeeping/5S)
• Time management and prioritization skills to meet turnaround needs
• Communication and teamwork skills (clarifying requirements with engineers/technicians)
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Desired Skills:

• Sample cutting/sectioning using lab saws and fixtures
• Grinding and polishing to achieve required surface finish
• Basic equipment care skills (routine cleaning, consumable changes, escalating equipment issues)
• Documentation skills (recording parameters, results, deviations; clear file naming/archiving) This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may differ:
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Benefits:

It is recommended that employers include a general description of any health or compulsory benefits for compliance with Pay Transparency laws.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."