Metallurgical Test Technician - Sheffield, United Kingdom - REED Engineering

REED Engineering

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leasing Engineering & Manufacturing company

Metallurgical Test Technician
Job Summary

To work as part of a team preparing metal samples for testing, carrying out heat treatment and performing a range of mechanical and metallographic tests in order to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Main

Responsibilities:

Carry out a range of testing including tensile, hardness, impact, creep strain, stress rupture, grain size, macrostructure and microstructure evaluation.
Ensure testing is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedure.
Evaluate the results against the relevant specification.
Ensure testing equipment is maintained and calibrated prior to use.
Carry out heat treatment in accordance with specifications.
Ensure furnaces are maintained and calibrated prior to use.
Work in a safe and efficient manner. Participate in company safety initiatives.
Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates.
Communicate well with team colleagues and technical supervision.
Participate in internal, external training and audits as required.
Assist with improvements to procedures, equipment, operating methods etc. to increase laboratory efficiency.

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