Materials Lab Technician

Core Responsibilities:

Performs metallurgic examinations, inspects and analyzes metal materials to identify features that would compromise a material's physical, mechanical and chemical properties.Uses hot press mounts, auto- grinding and polishing, chemical etchings and acids to remove materials.Uses grinders, microscopes and digital photo microscopy to achieve quality validation. Performs mechanical analysis of metal to prove mechanical properties meet customer and aerospace specifications.Performs Rockwell hardness testing, torsion testing, tensile testing, chemical property testing and corrosion testing.Ensures correct and adequate documentation and adheres to retention requirements.Engages in continuous process improvement.Cross trains other individualsAdheres to required safety standards and procedures.Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year strong laboratory background in a manufacturing environment, aerospace experience preferredChemical, mechanical and metallographic testing skills.Experience in laboratory inventory control.Advanced math skills.Experience in engineering testing failure analysis preferred.Excellent computer knowledge and applications experience.Ability to utilize hand sheers, fume hood extractor, dimensional measuring, analytical lab equipment and scales.Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.Schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.Ability to work in a challenging and schedule driven environment.