Chemical Test Technician

PTI Technologies•Oxnard, CA

53d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Test/Technician supports the development, testing, evaluation, and manufacturing of aerospace and defense pyrotechnic products. This role exists to ensure chemical processing and test results are accurate, traceable, and compliant with safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Some college coursework in chemistry (or related) plus 2–3 years related manufacturing experience (or equivalent)
Strong English communication and basic math skills
Ability to follow procedures
Ability to work carefully
Ability to deliver clean, documented results

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining lab/test equipment
Preparing samples
Capturing precise data per SOPs
Following PSM and PHA requirements
Supporting energetic material processing under chemical engineer direction
Controlling energetic material inventory and N.E.W. limits
Performing destructive and non-destructive testing (including qualification, environmental, sub-lot, and acceptance testing)
Assisting with inspections (bridge/insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, visual/mechanical)
Maintaining complete records (calibration, waste, inventory, test reports)
Reviewing the day’s test plan and verifying the latest controlled procedures
Checking PPE, area limits, and equipment status
Setting up instruments, confirming calibration status, and staging materials and documentation
Running scheduled evaluations, logging results, and flagging anything outside expected ranges
Coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Production to align on priorities, resolve documentation questions, and keep work moving
Reconciling inventory and records
Completing required waste and log entries
Leaving the workspace clean, organized, and ready for the next run