Laboratory Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Wieland Metals

• Starting Salary: National Minimum Wage (depending on age) 
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays 
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

•  Generous sick pay scheme 
•  Salary sacrifice pension scheme 
•  Regular pay increases based on performance 
•  Employee Assistance Programme 
•  Regular training and CPD opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Learn how to prepare material samples for metallographic examination and assess microstructures against specifications and standards.
• Gain experience carrying out hardness testing, tensile testing and other laboratory tests on materials and finished products.
• Learn how chemical analysis is performed using specialist equipment, including XRF and OES spectrometry.
• Learn how routine solution checks are carried out to monitor and maintain manufacturing processes.
• Develop practical skills using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and verniers, while carrying out calibration checks.
• Gain experience supporting quality engineering activities, including additional product checks and stress-free shearing tests.
• Learn how to use handheld XRF equipment and other specialist testing tools.
• Carry out water testing and support routine laboratory activities.
• Use Microsoft Office and other business systems to record results, generate reports and extract data.
• Support daily laboratory housekeeping, equipment checks, record retention and archiving activities while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

About You

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