Technical Services Laboratory Metallographer

Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe.

Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LABORATORY METALLOGRAPHER

Job Description

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for the hands-on use of LECO’s metallographic equipment.

• This includes preparing samples and maintaining the equipment.

• This position reports to the TSL Corporate Metallurgist.This position offers a signing bonus.

Schedule:

• Full Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Position Responsibilities:

• Hands-on sample preparation utilizing LECO Metallographic equipment; including sectioning, mounting, manual and auto grinding/polishing, etching, imaging, analysis, and issue metallographic methods for customer reports

• Work closely with Corporate Metallurgist toward application development and report generation

• Assist in performing demonstrations of all metallographic equipment and systems

  • Demonstrations will consist of both in-person interactions and remote video demonstrations

• Teach and assist hands-on portion of Metallographic training and classes held at LECO

• Provide support to Research and Development for the testing and evaluation of new Metallographic products

• Provide Metallographic product line support to foreign and domestic LECO customers and LECO sales and service personnel including recommend application procedures and consumables

• Work with Metallographic Product manager, providing support for LECO’s Metallographic product offerings

• Develop innovative techniques to optimize the functionality of LECO’s metallographic equipment and consumables

• Order and maintain Metallographic Lab consumables as needed

• Clean and maintain lab and equipment to meticulous standards

• Safely handle chemicals used for metallographic sample preparation and etching

Position Requirements:

• Computer literate (Email, Microsoft Word, Excel) with ability to learn metallography related software

• Strong problem-solving skills with task completion focus

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others

• Work autonomously and as a productive member of a team

• Complete work on several projects simultaneously, and prioritize various work responsibilities

• Familiarity with LECO’s Metallographic product line a plus

• Detail oriented and precise recordkeeping, and commitment to LECO’s corporate philosophy of “Empowering Results”

Education/Certifications:

• Metallographic preparation experience preferred, or 3-5 years of practical lab experience

• 2-year degree in science related field also preferred