Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2651, Rolling Hills Drive, Rolling Hills Country Club, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, 28110, United States
About the Company
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is a leading American-owned aerospace and defense company. We are seeking a Metallurgical Lab Technician to join our Additive Manufacturing facility in Monroe, NC. This role is critical to ensuring product and process conformity to defined specifications, customer standards, and controlled procedures.
About the Role
In this hands-on, laboratory-focused position, you will perform metallurgical and material verification testing to directly support production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC performance. You will execute specimen preparation, perform metallurgical evaluations, maintain test equipment, and ensure accurate, traceable digital data entry within MES and QMS systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, precision in laboratory practice, and familiarity with metal testing methods. You will work closely with Materials Scientists, Quality Engineers, and Operations teams to coordinate material flow, investigate nonconformances, and support continuous improvement of material verification workflows. This role requires the ability to follow established procedures while engaging in global collaboration via occasional Zoom meetings outside standard hours.
Hiring Process
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. persons, as only authorized personnel can access information under this program/contract. The application process involves submitting qualifications for review against the specific education and experience requirements outlined in the structured fields.
Equal Opportunity
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2651, Rolling Hills Drive, Rolling Hills Country Club, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, 28110, United States
Monroe, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct metallurgical and material verification tests per defined specifications
- check_circlePerform precise sample preparation including sectioning, mounting, polishing, and etching
- check_circleExecute elemental analysis using atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion methodologies
- check_circleMaintain calibration readiness and perform routine maintenance on metallurgical test equipment
- check_circleRecord and maintain traceable digital test data within MES and QMS systems
- check_circleSupport PPAP, MSA, and FAI metallurgical testing for new production builds
- check_circleIdentify and document out-of-spec conditions or nonconformances for engineering review
- check_circleTrack and maintain consumable inventories including chemicals for sample preparation
- check_circleEvaluate material properties such as microstructure, hardness, density, and tensile strength
- check_circleCoordinate with Materials Scientists and Quality Engineers on testing requirements and investigations
Requirements
- verifiedAA/AS degree plus 2 years experience OR University Degree OR 4 years experience
- verifiedU.S. citizenship or U.S. person status
- verified2+ years experience preparing metallurgical specimens
- verified2+ years experience in metallurgical or material testing
- verifiedAbility to lift up to 30 pounds
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience in atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion analysis, including sample preparation techniques and instrument-specific software, with a strong chemistry background related to ICP analysis. Experience with additive manufacturing or metal powder-based production environments. Familiarity with microstructural evaluation methods, hardness testing, density analysis, or special process validations. Experience capturing digital test data, documenting results, and working within MES/QMS systems. Knowledge of metal powder handling, sampling, or testing. Ability to understand and write standard work instructions, laboratory procedures, or test method documentation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an interest in continuous improvement of lab workflows.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle401K retirement plancheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleSick time as applicable to state law
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A Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) at Butler Precision Technologies is responsible for the following: Conduct metallurgical and material verification tests per defined specifications; Perform precise sample preparation including sectioning, mounting, polishing, and etching; Execute elemental analysis using atomic spectroscopy and gas combustion methodologies; and Maintain calibration readiness and perform routine maintenance on metallurgical test equipment.
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To qualify for the Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) at Butler Precision Technologies position, applicants should have: AA/AS degree plus 2 years experience OR University Degree OR 4 years experience; U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status; 2+ years experience preparing metallurgical specimens; 2+ years experience in metallurgical or material testing; and Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
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Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) at Butler Precision Technologies is based in 2651, Rolling Hills Drive, Rolling Hills Country Club, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, 28110, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Butler Precision Technologies has listed this Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) role as on-site.
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Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) at Butler Precision Technologies typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Metallurgical Lab Technician (metal testing) at Butler Precision Technologies include Atomic Spectroscopy; Gas Combustion; Icp Analysis; Mes; QMS; As9100; Ppap; and Msa.
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