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We are currently seeking a Quality Control Metallurgy Technician for our Cudahy facility, a location vital to supplying advanced materials and components that are found in jet engines, aircraft, spacecraft and other key market segments. The person in this position willwork either 2nd shift (M-F, 3pm-11pm) or 4th shift (Sun night-Thurs night, 11pm-7am) following training on 1st shift.

Position Purpose

Acquires training in Metallurgical Technician occupation (i.e. Metallography, Mechanical Testing, and Chemical Lab).

Responsibilities

• Learns routine chemical analytical determinations

• Learns acid disposal processes in accordance with established procedures and directions involving records, maintenance, and housekeeping

• Learns lubricant, coating or compound preparation according to established formulations or procedures.

• Learns analytical control of chemical processes such as metal cleaning, or etching, applications of coatings, and others

• Prepares metal specimens for metallographic evaluation by mounting and polishing

• Moves material in MC Area maintaining necessary information from shop floor reports as required

• Prepares spots as directed by plan or special investigation by mechanical and/or electropolishing; and applies appropriate etchants to develop for structural presentation

• Replicates and shadows replicas as required

• Sets up and operates testing equipment in accordance with work instruction

• Uses various measuring devices such as scales, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, optical comparators, temperature indicators, etc.

• Records data and, under direction, prepares basic charts, tables, etc., dealing with test information

• Coordinates testing in various Quality Department areas and/or at subcontract sources as directed by Supervisor

• Monitors metal removal processes in Acid Etch as required by procedure

• Performs related duties as assigned

• Provides necessary support to ensure continued compliance to ISO 9002/AS9100A, Nadcap and ISO 17025 requirements.