Metallurgy Technician
Element Materials Technology
Houston, TX 77040
$20 - $25 an hour
Description
Overview:
Preferred Hours: 7:30-4pm Monday - Friday
Responsibilities:
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The Metallurgy Technician supports metallurgical testing, analysis, and quality control processes to ensure materials meet required specifications and standards. This role involves preparing, testing, and analyzing metallic and non-metallic samples using laboratory equipment and established procedures.
Preferred Hours: 7:30-4pm Monday - Friday
Compensation: $20-25/hour depending on experience
Responsibilities:
- Prepare metallurgical samples (cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching) for microscopic and mechanical evaluation.
- Conduct routine hardness tests, tensile tests, and other mechanical property evaluations under supervision.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment (optical microscopes, hardness testers, grinders, polishing machines).
- Record and organize test results accurately for review..
- Assist in quality control testing of incoming materials and finished products.
- Follow established ASTM/ISO/ASME procedures and company standards for testing.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace, including basic equipment maintenance.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and learn new testing techniques as needed.
Education & Experience
- HS Diploma or GED required, some college preferred
- Relevant internships, co-op experience, or vocational training in a laboratory setting is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience in a metallurgical, materials testing, or manufacturing lab environment is a plus
Skills & Competencies
- Strong interest in metallurgy, materials testing, or manufacturing.
- Basic knowledge of metals, heat treatment, or material properties (preferred but not required).
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working with lab tools/equipment.
- Detail-oriented with good recordkeeping and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols.
- Willingness to learn and grow into more advanced responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.