Research Technician - Henderson, NV

United States of America
Nevada
Henderson
Metals
TIMET Division
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


TIMET

8035

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) is one of the world’s largest fully integrated titanium producers. Since 1950, TIMET has been leading the industry in mill and melted products, supplying nearly one-fifth of the world’s titanium.

TIMET has a global network of service centers supported by its six primary melting and mill facilities in Henderson, Nevada; Toronto, Ohio; Morgantown, Pennsylvania; Witton, England; Waunarlwydd, Wales; and Ugine, France.

With products ranging from sophisticated high temperature alloys used in jet engines, to advanced corrosion resistant alloys used in the chemical industry, TIMET’s reach spans the breadth of the titanium applications, and has the technical depth to support developments across a wide range of applications. TIMET’s fully integrated supply chain, dedicated research facilities, and decades of experience make us the partner of choice for titanium.


SUMMARY

Research Technician to work with Henderson Technical Laboratory (HTL) engineers and other research technicians to carry-out work orders and follow instructions related to sample preparation, metallography, heat treating, materials testing and characterization. Optical microscopy and image analysis is routinely performed. Other laboratory support includes active participation in PCC 6S program, ordering and monitoring consumables, as well as basic report generation. Troubleshooting of equipment and interaction with equipment manufacturers is required. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct metallography of titanium and other metals (cutting metal, mounting, polishing, optical microscopy) micro/nanohardness testing, heat treatment, rolling, heat treating, cutting, welding metal,

Maintaining equipment

Participate in 6S and other HS&E initiatives for R&PD areas

Follow verbal and written instructions

Write metallographic reports and SOPs

Maintain record keeping and follow company and lab procedures

Ability to be cross-trained in pilot plant to support department as needed.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sound reasoning skills and ability to make decisions

Perform Basic arithmetic calculations

Effectively work in diverse multi-disciplinary team

Understanding basic elements of Safe Work Practices

Learn and apply work practices detailed in Standard Operating Procedures

Follow verbal and written instructions

Excellent computer skills including MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous work experience doing non-routine work in a light/heavy industrial environment or equivalent in research environment is preferred.


For informational purposes only, the range for hourly base pay for this role is $43,000 to $77,000 based on a variety of factors.  Also, for informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1x the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.

This requisition is closed to applications.