Operating a micro-hardness tester for researching variations in metal hardness
Metallurgical technicians test materials as part of mineral processing and metal refining, or for research purposes, and provide technical support to metallurgical engineers.
Duties and Tasks
Metallurgical technicians may perform the following tasks:
obtain, measure and prepare samples for testing
put materials through test procedures, often using complex equipment under the direction of metallurgists and other professionals
analyse, record and report results
put together charts, graphs and other data for reports
set up, operate and clean laboratories and scientific equipment.
Other Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
Income per Week
Number
Share (%)
$1000 or more
7,498
75.6
$400 - $599
410
4.1
$600 - $799
850
8.6
$800 - $999
1,098
11.1
Less than $400
64
0.6
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Other Building and Engineering Associate Professionals
Employment Status
Weekly Income ($)
Full-time
1,290
Part-time
566
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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