Metallurgical technician jobs in Finland
Metallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of extraction.
Metallurgical technician - Which skills are essential?
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
Types of rare metal that occur naturally and have a high economic value.
The various types of oxidation reactions with the environment, such as rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others.
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
Process and interpret extraction data and send feedback to the development teams; apply learnings to concrete operational activities.
Types of material that consist of two or more metals or non-metals.
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
Conduct field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.
Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes. Execute various chemical and physical tests on the materials.
The various types of drawing processes in metal fabrication, such as wire drawing, bar drawing, tube drawing, and others.
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
Metallurgical technician - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform detailed analysis related to researching and testing new metal products.
Field of science and engineering that researches new materials on the basis of their structure, properties, synthesis, and performance for a variety of purposes, including increasing fire resistance of construction materials.
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
The chemical procedures and technologies used in basic metal production.
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
Develop new mine development methods and procedures to maximise mine performance; ensure compliance to company standards and industrial regulations and requirements.
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
Randomly select samples from a batch of construction materials and test their quality visually and using a variety of tests to gauge their relevant characteristics.
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
Produce research documents or give presentations to report the results of a conducted research and analysis project, indicating the analysis procedures and methods which led to the results, as well as potential interpretations of the results.
Apply various chemical and physical methods to separate minerals from their ores such as magnetic, electric or chemical methods
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
Prepare and conduct geological mapping, logging, sampling and assay of drill core and other subsurface rock samples. Analyse results in plans and sections, with particular emphasis on geostatics and sampling theory. Examine in 3D the maps, deposits, drilling locations or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value and potential profitability of mineral deposits.