The Heat Treatment Lab Technician is responsible for performing metallurgical testing, inspection, and evaluation of heat-treated fasteners and components. This role ensures compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality specifications through accurate testing, documentation, and reporting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• PREPARE, MOUNT, POLISH, AND ETCH METALLURGICAL SAMPLES FOR MICROSTRUCTURE EVALUATION.
• PERFORM HARDNESS TESTING (ROCKWELL, VICKERS, MICROHARDNESS) ON IN-PROCESS AND FINISHED COMPONENTS.
•  CORE & SURFACE HARDNESS EVALUATIONS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS.
• OPERATE AND MAINTAIN LABORATORY TESTING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MICROSCOPES, HARDNESS TESTERS, AND METALLOGRAPHIC PREPARATION TOOLS.
• PERFORM MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENT RESULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM, SAE, AND CUSTOMER STANDARDS.
• ASSIST IN PROCESS CAPABILITY STUDIES AND HEAT TREATMENT VALIDATION TESTING.
• SUPPORT FAILURE ANALYSIS INVESTIGATIONS BY PREPARING METALLURGICAL SAMPLES AND PROVIDING TEST DATA.
• MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF LABORATORY RESULTS, CALIBRATION LOGS, AND INSPECTION REPORTS.
• ENSURE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND MAINTAINED.
• COMPLY WITH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES DURING TESTING AND LAB OPERATIONS.
• SUPPORT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITS RELATED TO HEAT TREATMENT AND METALLURGICAL TESTING.

CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN METALLURGY

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience working in metallurgy or heat treat environment 
• Has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task including addressing changing priorities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Language Ability to read, analyze, technical journals and prints 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards (ASTM, ISO, SAE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

SAFETY 

Ear and Eye PPE everywhere except office

CLEANLINESS

General and appropriate