Laboratory Technician (Metallurgy)
Based in Wolverhampton
6 Month Contract
Shift Work :
39 hour working week. M - F, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T),
06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F).
£21.95 per hour Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)
Duties:
* Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
* Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
* Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
* Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
* Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
* Perform radiographic analysis of components.
* Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
Skills:
* Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
* Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).
* Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
* Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
Desirable:
Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available