Laboratory Metallographer Technician

About the Company

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Ask Yourself This… Are you an experienced Laboratory Metallographer with a passion for manufacturing? Are you a team player ready to motivate an experienced group of production team members to do their best? Are you ready to join a family-owned, employee-focused, company? If so, then join us as our next Laboratory Metallographer in Niagara Falls, NY!

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried Non-Exempt. Location: Niagara Falls, NY.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to all applicable documentation as required by contractual agreement with specific customers, including gauge control and calibration, proper adherence to specified test procedures, revision of such test methods as necessary, security issues, and continuing qualification to perform required measurements.
• Interact and communicate with technicians, supervisors, contract administrators, and external qualifying agencies.
• Work closely with manufacturing, complete visual inspection of in-process material and make associated judgements regarding further processing requirements (keeping in mind final requirements).
• Prepare and evaluate metallographic mounts.
• Maintain personal qualification to perform required testing by successful passing of written, oral, and "hands on" testing carried out by qualifying agency.
• Certify in-process and finished materials using established, approved test methods as required by contracting agencies.
• Keep accurate and complete records for certification, calibration, and security purposes.
• Calibrate equipment and essentials at specified intervals.
• Maintain and repair equipment and instrumentation (e.g. microscopes, hardness tester, screens, polishing units).

Requirements

• Possess an Associates Degree in technical field or related curriculum and up to 10 years of experience.
• Be well organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Have good mathematical skills, basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office), and good mechanical abilities.
• Possess a professional attitude toward confidentiality as the incumbent is exposed to classified information.
• Fully understand all pertinent documentation as called out under applicable contract guidelines.
• Be able to pass a thorough background check and drug test to receive a D.O.E. Government Security Clearance within a reasonable period of time after hire as employment is contingent upon receiving and maintaining clearance; ongoing, random, drug testing and eye examinations will also be required.

Pay

$48,500 to $55,000 annual

Schedule

Training First Shift, Negotiable

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Opportunities for career development