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Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Butler America • Monroe, NC • 6h ago

Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing)

Location: Monroe, NC (28110)

Job ID: #72838

Pay Range: $33 - $40

Education: Typically requires an AA/AS degree plus min. 2yrs of prior relevant experience

or a University Degree in a related field

or in absence of a degree, 4yrs of relevant experience

U.S. citizenship or U.S. persons permitted

THE COMPANY - Work with one of the Largest American Owned Aerospace & Defense Companies.

Seeking a Metallurgical Lab Technician for the Monroe, NC Additive Manufacturing facility.

In this hands-on, laboratory-focused role, you will perform metallurgical and material verification testing to ensure product and process conformity to defined specifications, customer standards, and controlled procedures.

You will execute specimen preparation, perform metallurgical evaluations, maintain test equipment, and ensure accurate, traceable digital data entry within the MES and QMS systems-directly supporting production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, precision in laboratory practice, familiarity with metal testing methods, and the ability to follow established procedures while supporting continuous improvement of material verification workflows.

What You Will Do:

Conduct metallurgical and material verification tests per defined specifications and procedures while managing routine instrument care

Perform precise sample preparation, calibration, and elemental analysis of materials using atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion methodologies

Prepare, section, mount, polish, and etch specimens for microstructural evaluation

Evaluate microstructure, hardness, density, tensile, fatigue, and other required material properties using established test methods

Execute special process validations following controlled work instructions and document results within MES

Record, organize, and maintain traceable test data, ensuring accuracy and digital completeness

Maintain calibration readiness and proper operation of metallurgical test and measurement equipment, including but not limited to performing maintenance on the equipment per established procedures at required time and use intervals

Track and maintain consumable inventories, including chemicals needed for sample preparation and testing

Coordinate with the Materials Scientist and Quality Engineer on testing requirements, data reviews, and investigations

Identify, document, and communicate out-of-spec conditions or nonconformances for engineering and quality review

Support PPAP, MSA, and FAI metallurgical testing requirements for new production builds

Participate in 5S, safety, and continuous improvement activities within the metallurgical lab

Support the Process Engineer and Material Scientist with material or failure analysis inputs as needed

Engage with Operations for sampling support and coordination of material flow

Support and promote compliance to all quality requirements within the QMS and industry regulations, such as AS9100, as pertaining to the role

Must be willing and able to attend occasional Zoom meeting before or after hours to facilitate global collaboration

Qualifications You Must Have:

Education:

-Typically requires an AA/AS degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

-or a University Degree in a related field

-or in absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. persons are authorized to access information under this program/contract

2+ years experience preparing metallurgical specimens (sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching) or operating related lab equipment

2+years experience in metallurgical or material testing, laboratory operations, or quality/inspection work in a metals environment

Ability to operate precision instruments and measurement tools with strong manual dexterity

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during testing activities

US Citizen and US Person candidates permitted

Qualifications We Prefer:

Hands-on experience in atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion analysis, including

sample preparation techniques and instrument-specific software, with a strong chemistry background preferred related to ICP analysis

Experience with additive manufacturing or metal powder-based production environments

Familiarity with microstructural evaluation methods, hardness testing, density analysis, or special process validations

Experience capturing digital test data, documenting results

Working within MES/QMS systems

Knowledge of metal powder handling, sampling, or testing

Ability to understand and write standard work instructions, laboratory procedures, or test method documentation

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an interest in continuous improvement of lab workflows

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices (https://butler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BAA-Website.HR-Documents.2024.03142024-new.pdf) .

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.

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