Material Control Lab Technician – 2nd shift (Onsite)

RTX • Middletown, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The CSMC organization is looking to add a Material Control Lab Technician to the team. The Material Control Lab Technician will perform evaluations of major rotating hardware for various manufacturing special processes. The Material Control Lab Technician will be responsible for sample preparation, evaluation, disposition, and quality documentation of materials and processes. Interpretation of blueprints, specifications, procedures, and laboratory manuals to assess what testing is required and conformance to requirements is a critical aspect of this position. Perform metallographic evaluation and documentation of various special manufacturing processes, primarily heat treating and plasma spray coatings. Regular interaction with Production Operations personnel as well as other Engineering disciplines to help respond to metallurgical issues and develop effective root cause and corrective action for manufacturing-related issues. Effective team player and contributor utilizing the CORE tools and continuous improvement by maintaining EH&S and operating requirements in order to ensure a safe and productive working environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and minimum 4 or more years of relevant experience OR an Associate's degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the area of metallurgical testing, evaluation, and documentation.
• Quality and/or manufacturing, material background.
• Familiarity with microscope evaluation techniques including brightfield, darkfield, and polarized light microscopy.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations
• Knowledge and experience with root cause investigations, corrective actions and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
• Maintain records and retain prepared samples according to procedure.
• Monitor testing frequency of all processes.
• Develop evaluation sheet(s) for all tested parts.
• Investigation of various parts and process related problems.
• Be available for travel for training purposes and occasional off-shift coverage needs based on business requirements.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree