The successful candidate will have the ability to perform multiple tasks in the preparation of Mechanical and Metallographic test samples.

Responsibilities
Preparing test specimens for optical metallography including:
Cutting on an abrasive saw in accordance with written instruction
Mounting sample in phenolic medium
Polishing and acid etching in accordance with appropriate procedures.
Maintaining sample identification through entire preparation process
Logging of completed tests on a PC computer
Must be able to work independently and organize work for efficient execution according to priorities identified by the lab expediter and metallography supervisor.
Must be able to multi-task
The highly successful candidate will also be able to perform the following tasks:
Facing of hardness samples on a manual lathe
Brinell and Rockwell hardness testing
Experience in rating metallographic samples
Experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment
Mechanical troubleshooting experience