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Overview
Metallurgical technicians support experiments and technical research on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas, and help improve extraction methods and material handling.
In job descriptions, look for metallurgical structural analysis, sample collection, test data records, laboratory equipment, non-ferrous metals, corrosion types, metal ore products and interpretation of extraction data.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Metallurgical technicians support laboratory and field work on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. The work can include collecting samples, recording test data and helping improve extraction methods.
Skills and specialization
Specialization may involve metallurgical structural analysis, non-ferrous metal processing, corrosion types, precious metals or laboratory equipment. Clear records are important because experiments often guide material or extraction decisions.
Salary context
Salary context depends on laboratory responsibility, sample complexity, data interpretation, equipment care, environmental compliance and whether the technician supports routine tests or development of extraction methods.
Career paths
A path can move from sample preparation and test records into metallurgical analysis, quality engineering, extraction data work, laboratory coordination or technical advice on metal and ore products.
Good to know
Check adverts for minerals, alloys, laboratory equipment, structural analysis, test data and extraction processes. A clear posting separates metallurgical technician work from general laboratory assistance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial occupation context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Manufacture of basic metals
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is metal additive manufacturing operator.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
19-4043.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
24Manufacture of basic metals
Alternative labels
metallurgist
mining technician
minerals technician
metallurgy test technician
metallurgical research technician
metallurgical quality technician
metallurgical test technician
metallurgy research technician
metallurgy technician
extraction technician
development metallurgist
metallurgy quality technician
laboratory metallurgist
Occupation group
Mining and metallurgical technicians (3117)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/06351e17-67c4-44bc-adf7-64b73f92c3b5 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3117.3 |
| ISCO group | 3117 |
| Concept type | Occupation |