Physical Lab Test Technician - Aerospace

DEPARTMENT: 620 - Laboratory

POSITION ACCOUNTABLE TO: Laboratory Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

JOB SUMMARY: Hixson Metal Finishing is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Physical Test Lab Technician. As a crucial member of our laboratory team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our metal finishing processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily Duties
• Daily inspections on tanks – take temperatures of all tanks
• Daily check on salt spray chambers – analysis, collections
• Daily check of the waste treatment waste on AA
• Inspect and process periodic tests as they come in from production
• Weekly Duties
• Accuracy verification for all ovens
• Monthly Duties
• Monthly metal concentration testing on AA
• Print 218 travelers
• Engrave and attach panels to travelers
• Move travelers to production departments and assign due dates in HMF EDS
• Monthly maintenance/cleaning of the Salt spray chamber
• Monthly solution make up for the Salt spray chamber
• Monthly inventory of the test panels, notch bars and coupons
• Order panels, notch bars, coupons
• In House Testing
• Salt Spray (41 tests) Log in and out on Salt spray log
• Coating weight (25 tests)
• Wet tape Adhesion (16 tests)
• Taber Abrasion (11 tests)
• Thickness (60 test anodize, 62 tests plating)
• Heat Resistance (5 tests)
• Adhesion Bend test (18 tests)
• Solderability (4 tests)
• Salt spray test for Vac Cad enter info to Vac Cad log twice a week
• Water break test (3)
• Powder/ Wipe test (4)
• Porosity
• Outside Testing
• Impact test, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Micro Hardness, Thickness Destructive, Hardness, Phosphorus Content, Itergranular Attack, Hydrogen pick-up, humidity.
• Verify thickness, adhesion, Appearance to all test
• Cut PO’s
• Labeling, packing and shipping
• Receive and accept testing certificates
• Accept and enter all testing results on testing log
• Close all testing on HMFEDS
• Paint
• Purchasing new tools
• Ordering tape for inspection every 6 months
• Schedule dates with outside sources MVM, PIC
• Collect all tools from production
• Create and maintain folders with all calibration certificates
• In House Calibration (Every 6 Months)
• Calipers
• OD Micrometer
• ID Micrometer
• Timers, clocks, stopwatches
• Viscosity cups
• Outside Calibration
• Ovens, flukes, probes (every 3 months)
• Rectifiers, temperature controller, pressure gages, temperature humidity every 6 months
• Gage blocks, ring gages (every 6 months)
• Schedule dates
• Request quotes
• Cut PO’s
• Receive and accept certificates
• Enter all date to QCBD

REQUIRED SKILLS:

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

o Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

o Understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques

o Knowledge of metal finishing processes is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Ability to lift 30lbs continuously

o Ability to stand and/or walk on your feet for extended periods of time

o Must pass a drug test and criminal background check

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

o Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field or related work experience (preferred)

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person