Metallurgical Lab Technician II

Mechanical & Metallurgical Laboratory Technician – 2nd Shift

Location: Carson, CA
Pay: Up to $30/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM
Contract: Through December 15, 2026, with the possibility of an extension and/or continued employment based on business needs and performance
Overtime: Required
Interviewing: ASAP

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a leading aerospace manufacturing organization known for advanced manufacturing, engineering, and rigorous quality standards.

We are seeking a Mechanical & Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to support physical and mechanical testing, inspection, documentation, and product traceability within a laboratory environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform mechanical testing for product acceptance and qualification, including tensile, fatigue, torque, torque-tension, vibration, push-out, and torque-out testing

• Maintain accurate product and test traceability throughout laboratory and inspection activities

• Use precision measurement and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, comparators, and gauges

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, procedures, specifications, and testing requirements

• Perform dimensional, receiving, and MRB (Material Review Board) inspections as needed

• Use sampling plans, drawings, instructions, standards, and specifications to verify product acceptance

• Prepare inspection and testing documentation, including laboratory reports, logbooks, work-order entries, and dimensional layout sheets

• Conduct complex testing using a broad understanding of laboratory test systems and procedures

• Support quality and inspection activities while ensuring documentation meets established requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience with mechanical and/or metallurgical laboratory testing

• Hands-on experience with tensile and fatigue testing

• Ability to confidently use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, and gauges

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, procedures, drawings, and specifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

• Ability to work a 2nd-shift schedule and required overtime

Education & Experience

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• Associate degree in Metallurgy; or

• 5 years of laboratory experience in mechanical and metallurgical testing; or

• 3 years of mechanical/metallurgical laboratory training or related coursework plus 2 years of mechanical/metallurgical laboratory experience or training; or

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• ITAR compliance required

• Pre-employment physical examination required

• Background screening required

• Drug screening required — 5-panel, no THC

• Additional employment, education, criminal, sanctions, and other standard pre-employment verifications may apply

• Steel-toe shoes or boots required

Schedule & Work Environment

Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

Overtime is required based on business needs.

The work environment requires appropriate casual/work attire. Clothing must be free of rips, tears, or holes. Jewelry, facial piercings, false eyelashes, and artificial nails are not permitted while working. Steel-toe footwear is required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting mechanical and metallurgical

Pay Details: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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