Metallurgical Technician, Contractor (Additive Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite at the Loveland, Ohio facility; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance are required.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures additive-manufactured jet propulsion systems and aerospace components for U.S. defense applications.

What you will do

• Prepare metallic samples for microscopic examination using sectioning, mounting, polishing, etching, and imaging techniques.
• Operate optical and scanning electron microscopes to analyze metallic samples.
• Perform metallic powder testing, including particle-size analysis and chemistry testing.
• Conduct hardness and microhardness testing, document results, and prepare reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, housekeeping, and standard operating procedures.
• Support the Materials & Process Department, manufacturing activities, quality objectives, and laboratory safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or technical school in a science- or engineering-related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, organize priorities, solve problems, communicate effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice to have

• At least five years of experience with metallographic laboratory equipment and sample preparation.
• Experience with optical and scanning electron microscopes, aerospace materials and processes, data acquisition and analysis, or metallic powders.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity for every role.
• Focus on safety, quality, inclusion, and support for the U.S. defense industrial base.