Metallographic Technician

Job Title: Metallographic Technician Location: Hillsborough, Sheffield Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:15 to 15:30 and Friday 07:15 – 15:00. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Are you looking for a fresh new challenge? Do you have an interest in manufacturing, metals, microscopy and metallography? Is progression one of your career goals? we have a Metallographic Technician vacancy available within our Test House. More about IFA: We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. The role: * You will be reporting to the Test House Manager and responsible for conducting a range of metallographic assessments, such as micro/macro structure analysis, grain size & alpha case within titanium, nickel and steels. * Conduct failure and non-conformance investigations. * Complete reports for data interpretation and assist with developments of new metallographic techniques with an overall aim to widen the laboratory’s scope of approvals What are we looking for? * Educated to A level standard in a science based subject or suitably experienced in a laboratory environment, * an understanding of ISO/IEC17025 within a laboratory environment. * Proactive approach to health and safety * Working knowledge and experience in the application and function of microscopy and metallography What’s on offer: Great pension scheme Westfield cash plan Bonus scheme Gympass On-site parking Uniform and PPE provided