Lab Technician** - will move to 3rd when trained

Description

This position will train on 1st (6am to 230pm) then move to 3rd shift - 10% differential 

The duties of a lab tech involve performing tasks related to the quality control procedures that control processing and involve interpretation of specifications and procedures which define material and processing requirements. Also supporting process development and investigate analysis through lab applications of SEM, white light microscope review, and titrations for wet chem analysis.

· Sectioning, mounting, polishing, and evaluating metallurgical samples. 

· Review lab results against internal/external specification(s) and accept or reject material based on customer requirements. 

· Working knowledge of SEM and EDS theory, operation, and analysis.

· Understand ICP-OES principles, practice, and analysis, including working knowledge and theory.

· Perform process control analyses per written procedure(s) on coating, heat treat, brazing, plating, Fluoride Ion Cleaning, and stripping solutions, powders, metals, and other materials for production and development.

· Maintain all records in accordance with department procedures.

· Knowledge of high temperature diffusion coatings and plasma spray.

Requirements

· Requires familiarity with metallurgical or chemical laboratory environment. Direct work experience or applicable technology degree preferred but not required. Completion of college level physics and chemistry preferred.

· Must possess the knowledge and communication skills necessary for performing interdepartmental contact and supplier contact.

· Must be capable of reading and interpreting specifications, blueprints, and procedures.

· Must be able to communicate through written instructions and correspondence, including elaborate lab reports.

· Must be computer literate for documenting results and creating lab reports. Experience with Word and Excel preferred.

· Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge preferred.

· NADCAP audit experience preferred.

· Metcut – Central Coatings Lab training preferred.  

· Applicable degree or 3+ years in relevant industry preferred.

Prior Chemical/Metallurgical Aerospace industry experience preferred. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. TurbineAero is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age physical disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. TurbineAero maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with FAA requirements.