Materials Test and Calibration Technician

• Perform materials, environmental, mechanical, or electronic testing in a laboratory, manufacturing, or aerospace and defense environment

• Operate and maintain laboratory test equipment, including vibration tables, thermal chambers, tensile testing machines, and associated instrumentation

• Prepare test specimens, configure fixtures, set up equipment, and execute tests in accordance with established procedures and technical specifications

• Perform equipment calibrations, functional checks, and measurement verification in accordance with established calibration procedures and traceability requirements

• Install and configure sensors, thermocouples, strain gauges, and other instrumentation used in materials and environmental testing

• Operate data acquisition systems, monitor test parameters, collect measurement data, and identify anomalies or out-of-tolerance conditions

• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and test procedures while identifying discrepancies and recommending improvements

• Accurately document test configurations, calibration activities, measurement data, test results, equipment discrepancies, and corrective actions, maintaining complete records to ensure equipment traceability and compliance with applicable quality requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Avionics, or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years highly preferred

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement principles, including temperature, pressure, force, displacement, voltage, current, and resistance required

• Proficiency using measurement and test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, micrometers, torque instruments, and temperature measurement devices required

• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, with experience performing functional testing, basic troubleshooting, and fault isolation of electronic assemblies and equipment

• Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, calibration traceability, ISO/IEC 17025, and applicable aerospace quality standards, with the ability to independently execute routine testing and calibration activities while collaborating with engineering and quality personnel to resolve technical issues

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery

• Must be able to visually inspect machines

• Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.