Metallurgical Technician - Hayward, CA

Acuren is currently hiring for a Metallurgical Technician to support our operations in Hayward, CA. A challenging and rewarding career opportunity exists for a Metallurgical Technician to provide failure analysis laboratory processes for a variety of mechanical and materials components.

• Provides failure analysis laboratory processes for a variety of mechanical and materials components as follows.
• Preparation and documentation of all incoming samples into the lab
• Performs various metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical laboratory tests
• Documentation of laboratory test results through recording of readings, photography, hand sketches, and spreadsheets
• Safe operation of various cutting and grinding tools
• Efficient use and planning of laboratory equipment resources

Essential Functions

• Responsible for laboratory preparation processes relating to failure analysis of a variety of mechanical or materials including metallographic preparation and documentation, interpretations, and testing. May include testing such as hardness and microhardness. Includes in-house and field operation work with multiple sample types.
• May also include operations and maintenance of the laboratory equipment including cutting/sectioning saws and cut-off wheels, grit blasting, and power tools.
• Perform other related duties as required such as inventory of laboratory supplies, ordering lab consumables, and shipping and receiving laboratory samples.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed on time and on budget per clients’ requirements

• Post high school education with courses relating to failure analysis, metallography, mechanical testing and analysis procedures and equipment
• Two years of experience in a metallographic laboratory environment
• Familiarity with metallographic laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and procedures
• Able to lift 30 lbs.
• Visual acuity
• Knowledge of material and testing specifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer proficiency

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Transparency:

  As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $17.69 - 22.31/hr depending on experience and applicable certifications.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.