T/A Non-Metl Lab
About The Position
Conduct laboratory research and development testing, prototype manufacturing, and production manufacturing of non-metallic materials for all classes of US Navy Submarines. Work daily with plastics, elastomers, epoxies, adhesive systems, paint systems, rubbers, fiberglass, solvents, and other chemicals. Formulate, mold, and cast non-metallic materials for multiple applications. Follow and execute written Laboratory requests, work instructions, and testing documents. Operate various laboratory equipment including curing ovens, vacuum pumps, water baths, processors, batch mixers, standard power tools, etc. Operate standard sand blasting, paint spraying, and powder coating equipment. Conduct analytical testing using hardness gauges, viscometers, balances, pH meters, mil thickness gauges, dynamic test machines, etc. Work daily with other technicians and Laboratory Engineers. Maintain a written Laboratory Log Book containing all supporting documentation and test data required for each assignment. Support urgent shipyard construction activities, including on-hull specialty non-metallic component repairs and testing.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
- 1+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility or automotive shop environment
- Basic Microsoft Office product knowledge
- Experience working with measurement tools
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Materials
- Prior experience working with industrial manufacturing equipment
- Familiarity with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for working with hazardous materials
- Experience with electric and pneumatic handheld tools
- Blueprint/drawing interpretations
- Experience working with calibrated instruments (scales, calipers, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory research and development testing
- Prototype manufacturing
- Production manufacturing of non-metallic materials
- Formulate, mold, and cast non-metallic materials
- Follow and execute written Laboratory requests, work instructions, and testing documents
- Operate various laboratory equipment
- Operate standard sand blasting, paint spraying, and powder coating equipment
- Conduct analytical testing
- Maintain a written Laboratory Log Book
- Support urgent shipyard construction activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
