Laboratory Tech - Metallurgy and Materials

Job Title: Laboratory Tech Analysis - Technician (Metallurgy and Materials)

Location: Wolverhampton EMC (WV9 5GA)

Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42 on a PAYE basis

Employment Type: Contract (Financed until September 2026)

Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday, 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).

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.
• Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
• Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested .

Skills: Essential

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, 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.
• Computer skills experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
• A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
• CSWIP weld inspection experience.
• Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Education: Required:

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.
• Desirable:
• Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified
• CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified

Additional information:

Will be required to work 39hr 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).

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