Metallurgical Laboratory Technician - Shift 10pm-6am

SHIFT - 10pm to 6am

Kymera International is a leading global producer of specialty metal powders, pastes, and granules, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and electronics. Our mission is to drive innovation while adhering to the highest standards of sustainability and operational excellence. We are committed to ethical business practices and the continuous improvement of our compliance programs, ensuring we meet all regulatory obligations globally.

The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician performs material testing and analysis to support quality control, product development, and failure investigation activities. This role involves preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and documenting results in accordance with industry standards and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare metal and alloy samples for analysis using cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing equipment.
• Conduct metallographic examinations using optical and/or electron microscopes.
• Perform hardness, tensile, impact, and other mechanical testing.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments such as Rockwell hardness testers, spectrometers, and scanning electron microscopes (SEM).
• Assist in failure analysis by identifying defects such as cracks, corrosion, inclusions, and other microstructural anomalies.
• Record and analyze test data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to engineers and other departments.
• Ensure lab procedures comply with safety standards and quality system requirements
• Calibrate equipment and maintain accurate logs of lab activities and equipment usage.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and special projects as needed.