Quality Cut and Etch Tech

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Quality Cut and Etch Tech

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-in white, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross car beams. With 9,000 employees we are active all over the globe

last updated: 21.05.2026

Your Tasks

Operate sectioning and cutting equipment like the band saw and wet saw
Operate planar grinder and polishing equipment like the speed adjustable grinder/polisher.
Conduct acid etching activities to reveal microstructural features.
Conduct microscopic analysis to reveal grain structure, inclusions, and other microstructural features.
preparedness of metallographic testing reports utilizing software to translate visual information to measurements.
Manage the C&E schedule to meet the agreed frequencies of testing.
Maintain updated records according to the latest and greatest welding 2Ds part print and customer specific requirement for C&E.
Ensure the license for the measuring software is up to date, including the required technical support.
Manage the C&E equipment repair in case of breakage.
Efficiently communicate with the service departments on the C&E testing result and coordinate the fixing of the nonconformance items.
Ensures full compliance with U.S. and/or state laws, during the usage of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive Manchester equipment.
Promote and follow a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment that complies with the Occupational Health and Safety by ensuring the principles of the 5S.

Your Profile

Work Experience

Experience using sectioning & cutting equipment: band and wet saw.
Experience using planar grinding polishing equipment: speed adjustable gringer/polisher.
Experience in etching activities by applying chemical reagents to reveal microstructural features.
Experience on microscopic analysis to reveal grain structure, inclusions, and other microstructural features.
Experience on metallographic software to translate the microscopic pictures into readings that meet the customer specific requirements: Overall penetration, root penetration, leg length, gap, throat, cracks, undercut, porosity.

Skills

Management of Computer skills: Excel and Outlook
Being able to interact and communicate with the technical teams about the metallographic testing results
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends if required
Good attitude and willing to work in a team environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Your Benefits

Perfect Attendance Award
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Vacation, paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k plan with a company match

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Your contact

Missy Holder

KIRCHHOFF Automotive Manchester

1021 Volunteer Pkwy

Manchester, TN 37355

United States