Lab Technician Aerospace

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Job Title: Aerospace Lab Technician Sector: Aerospace & ManufacturingSalary: £31,877.00 including shift premium.Location: Sheffield, UKContract: Full Time / Permanent / Days & Afternoons.Do you have experience conducting metallurgical testing on titanium, nickel alloys, and stainless steel Looking for a company with a great working environment where they really care about the wellbeing of their team and encourage internal progression, thenplease read on! (And apply!)My client a leading Aerospace manufacturer in South Sheffield is looking for a Metallurgist Technician. You would be responsible for carrying out metallurgical testing on materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys. Testing will include metallography,hardness testing, and elemental analysis by inert gas fusion. There would also be a requirement to support geometric inspection of completed parts. Duties and responsibilities:* Carry out metallurgical analysis to schedule, using defined methods to produce reliable results. The specific testing required will be: Alpha Case analysis by microscopy, Metallographic testing of laser-cut surface, Hardness testing (Vickers, Rockwell), Hydrogentesting by inert gas fusion* Ensure accurate records are maintained and traceable to production records.* Complete routine and daily equipment checks including cleanliness, maintenance, and internal calibration* Provide support during audits, ensuring that your area is prepared for the audit and any actions are responded to appropriately.* Complete metallurgical investigations as required to support non-conformance investigations or new product introductions* Work closely with other areas of the business (eg. Operations Management, Quality, Special Processes) to ensure manufacturing workflow and that issues are communicated.About You:* Minimum 5 years experience carrying out metallurgical testing on titanium, nickel alloys, and stainless steel.* Experience carrying out Vickers and/or Rockwell hardness testing* Ability to carry out metallographic, hardness, and hydrogen testing.* Ability to maintain accurate records* Ability to use both classic metallurgy instruments and computer/software-assisted equipment (eg. LECO gas analysersWhat would make you stand out (Desirable)* Experience carrying out final inspections using tools such as calipers and verniers.* Experience working in aerospace manufacturing.* A metallurgy, materials science, or engineering qualification* Knowledge of ASTM standards behind metallurgical tests.* Ability to carry out geometric inspectionsWhats in it for you* A fantastic package with a starting salary of £31,877.00 including shift premium for morning and afternoon shifts.* 37 hours a week with a short day Friday. * 185 hours of holiday to book with the opportunity to buy an additional 37 hours or sell 37 hours every March.* All bank holidays on top of the above. Christmas closedown where no holiday leave needs to be used - it is paid for on top of holiday entitlement which equates to an additional 3 days holiday.* Free Vend Friday - on hot drinks in the canteen paid for by the company.* A well-equipped Employee Assistance Programme including counseling with up to 2 rounds of 6 personal sessions a year.* YuLife app to earn coins for every step/cycling/meditation minute you complete in a day which turns into vouchers for Amazon/all major supermarkets/Halfords/Argos/ASOS/IKEA/B&Q at the touch of a button.* 5% company contribution Pension (with the opportunity to match or contribute more if you want)* Access to a GP 24/7 through our YuLife ap.* Bravo benefit discounts on gym memberships/shopping.* Westfield Health Scheme.* Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric/Hybrid Cars.* Critical Illness Cover. For more information please contact our Sheffield Team on ***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***Keywords: Lab Technician, Aerospace manufacturing, Exotic metals, metallurgical testing, Vickers and/or Rockwell hardness testing, hardness, and hydrogen testing, Sheffield, South Yorkshire