Quality Technician - Mechanical Testing

Hexcel Corporation•Casa Grande, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a QA Technician – Mechanical Testing at its Casa Grande, Arizona location. The position prepares samples and performs mechanical tests on core and other products to verify compliance with Hexcel, customer, and military specifications for certification. Testing includes physical property tests such as lap, tension and beam shear, delamination, compression, crush, and drum peel. The technician evaluates materials for defects or anomalies that could affect test results, reviews results against established criteria, prepares specimens, and sets up and calibrates equipment. The role also maintains sample and document records, works with the certification team to validate requirements in GLIMS and complete AX transactions, and maintains knowledge of quality specifications and test procedures relevant to aerospace standards. The role works collaboratively with coworkers to reach consensus decisions within company guidelines. The position is located in Casa Grande, AZ. The stated starting rate is $27.84 per hour during the normally 90-calendar-day new-hire orientation period, increasing to $30.02 per hour thereafter, plus a $1.75-per-hour shift premium. The schedule is the T3 2x2x5x5 overnight shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday in Week 1, and Thursday through Sunday in Week 2, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The workday is designated by the day the shift ends. Overtime is often required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
Proficiency using a tape measure and ruler.
Basic experience with computer data entry and ability to maintain document files in alphabetical and/or numeric order.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups; and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions using common-sense understanding.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must meet one of the listed eligibility categories: U.S. citizen or national; lawful permanent resident; temporary resident under INA sections 210(a) or 245(A); person admitted in refugee status; or person granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples and perform mechanical tests on core and other products to verify compliance with Hexcel, customer, or military specifications for compliance and certification.
Perform physical property tests, including lap, tension and beam shear, delamination, compression, crush, and drum peel tests.
Evaluate materials for defects or anomalies that could affect mechanical test results; review results and variations within a test series for acceptability against established criteria.
File block routings, print and mix routings, and other relevant documents after testing and data entry; purge and archive files as required.
Set up and calibrate equipment as needed according to manufacturer specifications.
Bond specimens to appropriate plates or skins using proper platen pressure and temperature; prepare and cut test samples to required dimensions and specifications.
Maintain accurate logs of samples received, tested, sent to customers, stored, or returned to production for rework.
Work with the certification team to validate requirements in GLIMS and complete AX transactions.
Maintain expertise in quality specifications and test procedures to support compliance with aerospace industry standards.
Work in a team environment, reach consensus decisions within company guidelines, and maintain constructive relationships with coworkers.