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Metallurgical Lab Technician- 1st Shift- 4am-3pm

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FM Industries

Phoenix, AZ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/24/2026

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Job Description

Metallurgical Lab Technician
  • 1st Shift
  • 4am-3pm FM Industries
  • 3.
0 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Word processing Productivity software Mechanical knowledge
Full Job Description Hours:
Start time
  • 4am-3pm (hours can change due to business needs)
Days:
Monday-Friday (Days will change, weekend flexibility)
Location:
2635 E Magnolia St. and 2101 W. Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ (Rotating, 1 week at each site, once training is complete)
DESCRIPTION
The Metallurgical Lab Tech is a hands-on position which works under the supervision of a metallurgical/material science lab engineer to effectively deliver high quality metallurgical analysis and is responsible for the day-to-day lab operation and will learn and deploy lab protocols to support coating production needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO
Perform visual documentation of various incoming samples Perform and acquire accurate physical measurements using micrometer, calipers, and stereo microscopes Operate band saws/abrasive/precision saws to section samples, mounting press and vacuum impregnation of samples required for metallography Prepare metallurgical sample for microscopic evaluation as per specifications/protocols. Samples include thermal spray coated, bare aluminum, anodized aluminum, and other monolithic materials Ability to learn and perform material hardness testing as required by the engineer Ability to learn and possess knowledge of various ASTM and ISO requirements and safe operating procedures related to various lab metallurgical operations Maintaining consumables for various metallurgical evaluation needs Per engineering protocols, deliver appropriate micrographic/metallographic results to the engineers/team leads Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Trade school or an associate degree in Technology is preferred Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude Ability to problem solve Ability to pay close attention to details of various processes Ability to perform daily tasks with little or no supervision Experience working with laboratory test equipment including metallographic evaluations, failure analysis, electrical testing, and non-destructive evaluation is beneficial Experience with plasma spray equipment and ABB robots is beneficial Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Excellent communication and teamwork skills Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)