{"id":1198211,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rimkus-materials-lab-technician","title":"Materials Lab Technician","company":{"id":5068,"name":"Rimkus","domain":"rimkus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rimkus","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":60,"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mooresville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":41000,"max_usd":73000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2637},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T19:32:23Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-03T23:25:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!\nRimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.\nNOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!\nRequirements\nOverview\nMaterials testing laboratory, located in Mooresville, NC is seeking an entry-level materials Laboratory Technician. The company is firmly established as a recognized leader in failure/root cause analysis, corrosion damage assessment, weld/welder qualification testing, and consulting engineering. Our clients are typically from the commercial, industrial, and forensic workspaces from a wide range of industries including performance (motorsports, aerospace, marine, automotive/transportation), manufacturing, industrial (power generation and utilities, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, pulp and paper), and forensics (insurance and litigation support).\nEssential Job Functions\nPerform laboratory testing on a wide variety of projects, handle the coordination of project storage, provide assistance to project managers/engineers/consultants, and assist with general project management tasks. \nThis position occasionally requires direct client interaction/observation while performing laboratory testing.\nThe coordination of project storage will consist of cataloging, organizing, and documenting the status of various items stored at our testing facility. \nAssistance to project management/consulting staff includes, but is not limited to, operating laboratory equipment, training to use new equipment, and performing all lab testing under the direction of the project manager.\nPerform routine laboratory testing, such as: macro and micro photography, mechanical testing, Charpy impact testing, chemical analysis, hardness testing, etc.\nOperate polishing equipment to prepare metallographic specimens for microstructural analysis. Perform general shop clean-up and equipment maintenance including equipment clean-up, minor repairs, and filing project inventory. \nThis position will work with limited supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. \nEducation, Certifications, and Skills\nRequired education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Preferred \nExcellent oral and written communication skills required.\nMust have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.\nMust be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.\nMust possess the ability to understand departmental operations and procedures.\nMust have good organizational skills as well as analytical and interpretive skills.\nShould have the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities.\nAbility to work independently or in a team environment.\nAbility to meet or exceed performance competencies.\nMust have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license.\nAt The Completion of Your Training:\nRequired Skills and Abilities\nAbility to operate fork-lift and shop machinery (including but not limited to band saws, milling machines, lathes, grinders, belt sanders, mounting presses, cut-off saws, furnaces, air compressors, etc.) in compliance with safety program/safety procedures.\nAbility to operate laboratory equipment (including but not limited to cameras, tensile testers, hardness testers, micro-hardness testers, chemical analysis OES, metallographs, stereomicroscopes, auto-polishers, sample preparation polishing wheels, fume hoods, ultrasonic cleaners, Charpy impact testers, salt-fog chambers, dye penetrant and magnetic particle equipment, replication materials, etc.)\nAbility to clean, maintain, and repair lab equipment and tools, including maintaining supply inventories.\nAssist engineers/project managers with day-to-day operations and in conducting project examinations.\nOperate lab equipment in accordance with the quality assurance program/QA procedures.\nAbility to utilize various computer software (including but not limited to lab equipment software, project management/billing databases, Microsoft Suite, Lightroom, etc.)\nProduce standard test reports.\nPhysical Demands, Overtime, Travel Requirements and Drug Testing\nWork is primarily performed in an office/laboratory/shop setting. \nOccasionally, driving a vehicle to client locations and field offices is required as needed (mileage paid).\nWhile performing this job, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, hear, and talk.\nMust be able to speak and communicate clearly with clients, vendors, and coworkers.\nEmployee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.\nApplicant must be able to pass random drug screens as required by our clients to perform onsite inspections and testing.\nThere will be occasions where overtime (or working after normal business hours) will be required to meet the demands of the position.\nAt Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.\nRimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\nTHIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.\nRimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.\nBenefits\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWork From Home","description_format":"text","description_chars":6605,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Professional Services"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T19:32:23Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":8,"expected_fill_days":60,"reasons":["conf:12","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/rimkus-materials-lab-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/rimkus-materials-lab-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-04T00:51:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1047,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3953,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z"}}}