Associate Corrosion Testing Lab Tech

University of Dayton, Ohio • Warner Robins, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a hands-on position focused on applying advanced coatings and corrosion protection systems to U.S. Air Force aircraft and equipment. The technician will prepare metal and composite parts for testing and coating, which involves measuring, cutting, labeling, cleaning, sanding, and preparing parts before applying protective finishes. Accurate record-keeping is essential to ensure quality standards are met. The position involves learning to apply various protective coatings, including liquid paint, powder coatings, and specialized finishes for military aircraft and support equipment. This is an opportunity to build technical skills for individuals who enjoy working with their hands, pay attention to detail, and can follow instructions. Successful candidates will be able to prepare surfaces and spray liquid coatings according to U.S. Air Force technical procedures and safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to be taught and learn.
• Dependable.
• Enjoy hands-on work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Comfortable using a computer for everyday tasks, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work with limited supervision once trained.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Four or more years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• USAF aircraft structural maintenance experience.
• Four years directly relevant experience in US Air Force of corrosion control materials and corrosion control equipment.
• Experience processing corrosion and coatings specimens in accordance with test plans.
• Experience mixing and spraying common military aircraft coating systems.
• Extensive familiarity with applicable aerospace structural materials, corrosion and coatings test specifications, and military/commercial standards.
• Extensive familiarity with USAF technical orders 1-1-8, 1-1-691, 35-1-3.
• Aircraft corrosion control experience on USAF aircraft and support equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of USAF organizational, intermediate, and depot corrosion and coating operations.
• Support program experience preferred (safety, haz-mat, haz-waste, RPP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and composite parts for testing and coating.
• Measure, cut, label, clean, sand, and prepare parts before applying protective finishes.
• Apply a variety of protective coatings, including liquid paint, powder coatings, and other specialized finishes.
• Keep accurate records of work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow U.S. Air Force technical procedures and safety standards for surface preparation and spray application of liquid coatings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED