R&D Metallography Technician (Forgings Metals)

PURPOSE

The primary responsibility for this position is performing metallographic tests and procedures in the Advanced Product Development group in support of internal and externally funded programs. Responsibilities include preparation of samples, rating microstructures to customer specifications and doing failure investigations. Secondary duties will include, but are not limited to, working in the APD forge shop to support production and development activities. 

WHAT AND WHY    OUTPUT
Prepare and examine metallography specimens for production and development. Maintain specimen record.    Investigation report, ratings and photographs.
Maintain APD metallurgical laboratory    Smooth functioning of the lab
Assist in forging and heat treatment of components.    Support APD Forge Shop activities

CHALLENGES:

Maintain high standard of metallurgical specimen preparation.
Do routine metallographic analysis such as grain size rating.
Attain customer certification for grain size rating.
Familiarity with preparation practices for alloy and material types and develop practices for new materials.
Maintain/manage equipment in the APD laboratory.
Maintain good working knowledge of APD shop equipment and practices.
Contribute to development activities.

CONTACTS    PURPOSE
APD Manager    Define performance goals and set priorities.
Production metallurgists    Conduct metallurgical trials to support programs 
APD Shop Supervisor    Perform APD shop activities
Production Metallurgical lab Personnel    Assist in specimen preparation 
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•    High School diploma with at least 2 years of college in a STEM or technical field.  Knowledge of metallography laboratory practices, use of lab equipment.
•    Minimum of 5 years in an industrial and/or laboratory environment.
•    Adept at handling equipment and analytical instruments.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

•    Practical experience with the materials, chemicals and equipment used in metallographic preparation.
•    Knowledge of grain size rating procedures.
•    Mechanical aptitude and competence working with lab and shop equipment 
•    Computer literacy.
•    Communications skills and ability to work with colleagues in the APD shop and other departments

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.