Metallurgical Lab Technician I - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

GKN Aerospace Careers

11d•$26 - $30

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryUnder minimal supervision, performs metallurgical lab functions, including testing and administrative duties to assure compliance with customer requirements.

Requirements

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.
Requires good vision with correction
Ability to pass a standard eye exam.
Frequently utilize microscope and visual testing equipment for extended periods of time.
Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle product and lab equipment.
Occasionally required to lift upward of 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Checks test samples for dimensions using precision measuring equipment such as gages, calipers, scales, micrometers.
Prepares/tests/evaluates/certifies all metallurgical tests required per internal production, customer and/or specification requirements.
Monitors all work to ensure quality standards are maintained and adherence to all specifications and requirements.
Program/run heat treat oven for test coupons and some production parts.
Interfaces with engineering to coordinate testing and test results.
Interface with Production Vstl’s to coordinate daily shipments
Maintains lab database with complete lab test results and accuracy.
Releases product(s) for shipment.
Mentors/provides guidance/assistance and training to junior metallurgical lab technicians.
Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
Participate and support the assigned Kaizen Events, Internal & External Audits and support Metallurgical NADCAP Audits
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”.
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.
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.
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.