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Metallurgy Laboratory Technician

Metallurgy Laboratory Technical Analysis Based in Wolverhampton Duties: * Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £23.60/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 30 June 2026

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Inside IR35

Metallurgy Laboratory Technical Analysis

Based in Wolverhampton

Duties:

* Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.

* Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.

* Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.

* Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.

* Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.

* Perform radiographic analysis of components.

* Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.

* Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

* Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.

* Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.

* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills:

Essential

* Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).

* Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.

* Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.

* Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

* Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.

* A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).

* CSWIP weld inspection experience.

* Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available

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