REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company
Laboratory Technician
To work as part of a team preparing metal samples for testing, carrying out heat treatment and performing a range of mechanical and metallographic tests in order to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out a range of testing including tensile, hardness, impact, creep strain, stress rupture, grain size, macrostructure and microstructure evaluation. • Ensure testing is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedure. • Evaluate the results against the relevant specification. • Ensure testing equipment is maintained and calibrated prior to use. • Carry out heat treatment in accordance with specifications. • Ensure furnaces are maintained and calibrated prior to use. • Work in a safe and efficient manner. Participate in company safety initiatives. • Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates. • Communicate well with team colleagues and technical supervision. • Participate in internal, external training and audits as required. • Assist with improvements to procedures, equipment, operating methods etc. to increase laboratory efficiency.
Candidates without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant industrial knowledge and experience will be considered. • Computer literate. Demonstrable Experience of: • Relevant experience in mechanical and or metallographic testing of steel and nickel alloys. • Development/Improvement activities. • Application of training. • Positive attitude to safety & quality Qualities & Attributes: • Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge.
PLEASE NOTE THE POSITION ALSO INCLUDES A BONUS OF UP TO £3,152