Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Special Melted Products (SMP)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of metallurgical testing including tensile, hardness, impact, creep strain, stress rupture, grain size, OES, XRF, Leco, AA, macrostructure and microstructure evaluations.
• 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.