Metallographic Technician
Sheffield
Job Title: Metallographic Technician
Location: Hillsborough, Sheffield
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:15 to 15:30 and Friday 07:15 - 15:00.
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a fresh new challenge? Do you have an interest in manufacturing, metals, microscopy and metallography? Is progression one of your career goals? we have a Metallographic Technician vacancy available within our Test House.
More about IFA:
We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location.
The role:
You will be reporting to the Test House Manager and responsible for conducting a range of metallographic assessments, such as micro/macro structure analysis, grain size & alpha case within titanium, nickel and steels.
Conduct failure and non-conformance investigations.
Complete reports for data interpretation and assist with developments of new metallographic techniques with an overall aim to widen the laboratory’s scope of approvals
What are we looking for?
Educated to A level standard in a science based subject or suitably experienced in a laboratory environment,
an understanding of ISO/IEC17025 within a laboratory environment.
Proactive approach to health and safety
Working knowledge and experience in the application and function of microscopy and metallography
What’s on offer:
Great pension scheme
Westfield cash plan
Bonus scheme
Gympass
On-site parking
Uniform and PPE provided