Job Abstract

Under minimal supervision, performs metallurgical lab functions, including testing and administrative duties to assure compliance with customer requirements. 

1.    Checks test samples for dimensions using precision measuring equipment such as gages, calipers, scales, micrometers.

2.    Prepares/tests/evaluates/certifies all metallurgical tests required per internal production, customer and/or specification requirements.

3.    Monitors all work to ensure quality standards are maintained and adherence to all specifications and requirements.

4.    Program/run heat treat oven for test coupons and some production parts.  

5.    Interfaces with engineering to coordinate testing and test results.

6.    Interface with Production Vstl’s to coordinate daily shipments

7.    Maintains lab database with complete lab test results and accuracy.

8.    Releases product(s) for shipment.
 
9.    Mentors/provides guidance/assistance and training to junior metallurgical lab technicians.

10.    Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.

11.    Participate and support the assigned Kaizen Events, Internal & External Audits and support Metallurgical NADCAP Audits  

12.    Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, in issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.

13.    Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.

14.    Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.  

15.    Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications
•    High School Diploma or GED Equivalent  
•    2+ years of metallurgical lab experience or related functions, preferably aerospace. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of quality control, customer and NADCAP requirements.  
•    Demonstrated familiarity with drawings, testing specifications, hand tools, bandsaw, cutoff machine, etc. a plus.  
•    Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.  
•    Working knowledge of alloys, e.g., titanium, aluminum, inconnel and columbium and acids.  

Preferred Qualification:

•    GKN Experience
•    Experience with test coupons preparation including cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching
•    Experience with Tensile Testing of Metallic Material
•    Experience with Rockwell and Rockwell Superficial Hardness Testing
•    Experience with Micro-hardness Testing
•    Experience with Evaluation of Thermal Spray Coatings
•    Experience with Round Robin Test

Mental and Physical Demands

•    Good vision with correction
•    Ability to learn the lab functions.

The compensation range is between $26.00 - $30.00 per hour.