Metallurgy Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Eaton is a power management company that provides energy-efficient products and services. It helps customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Metallurgy Technician who will be responsible for assuring the integrity of Eaton’s products by testing for metallurgical characteristics in all phases of manufacturing.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of quality or laboratory experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret microstructures of plating, coating, weldments, and heat-resistant alloys.
• Complete 5S+ activities, which include but are not limited to your working area.
• Complete regular training, facilitate training, maintain certifications, and perform additional quality-specific functions as necessary.
• Document test findings, generate non-conformance reports, and initiate Fast Response as needed.
• Identify problem areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Interpret and evaluate test results per applicable drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Maintain lab equipment and environment by monitoring performance and calibration of equipment, performing minor repairs as needed, and maintaining supplies.
• Perform basic metallurgical laboratory testing, including hardness, compression/tensile, metallographic, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of metallurgical experience
• 3+ years of inspection or laboratory experience in the Aerospace industry

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to meet the Near Vision and Color Perception requirements of the Eaton Beltsville procedure.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications, GD&T, and use measuring equipment including calipers, measuring scale, pi tape, etc.
• Ability to safely work with/mix acids to etch product.
• Ability to use computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Omnimet Image Analysis, Bluehill Software, etc.) to build macros, program testing, measure, and report results in a clear, efficient manner
• Ability to work with MFGPro to process parts systematically and WISPER for defective material reports (DMR).
• Basic knowledge of welding and coatings
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily using Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, statistical measuring, and the use of a scientific calculator
• Knowledge of inspection plans and first article inspection.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment, manufacturing methods, routings, and standards.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. on any given day, constantly handling parts in and out of the workstation (occasionally reaching overhead).
• Manufacturing environment that requires proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Require standing on your feet anywhere from 8-10 hours a day.
• Require focused visual inspection from proximity, without magnification.

Benefits/Perks

• Donation matching
• Flexible work options
• Healthcare and retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Recognition programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness programs and resources

Employer’s Statement

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.