Testing Technician

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) is a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for over 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. Their manufacturing facility in Maine focuses on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) used in high-temperature components like thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips, and rocket motor throats and nozzles. FMI's materials are utilized in significant space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and NASA's Mars 2020 mission heat shield, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles. FMI is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Testing Technician to join their team. This role involves working with the design, manufacturing, and testing of advanced composites and the fabrication of high-temperature insulation and industrial materials. The Testing Technician will support the materials testing laboratory team, contributing to the business's success in the aerospace and defense market.

Requirements

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines, overtime and handle multiple/detail-oriented task
Excellent math skills
High attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Applications
Ability to complete responsibilities with a sense of urgency and with a professional and quality manner
Ability to read, understand, and interpret provided drawings
Versatile in all various precision tool inspection techniques
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in engineering discipline
3+ years related experience or relevant training
Experience in aerospace/high-temperature composites industry, composites design, and finite element analysis

Responsibilities

Hands-on technical support and process control
Work with engineers and senior technicians in evaluation and analysis of materials and processes
Apply fundamental engineering principles to solve problems
Able to change testing fixtures and measurement devices to meet specifications
Recording and entry of engineering and process data into datasheets or database
Perform equipment and instrument calibrations per standard operating procedures
Become qualified to prepare and conduct NDE, thermal property evaluations and destructive mechanical tests
Utilize Excel to record and analyze data for evaluation and analysis
Maintain Quality documents on a continuous schedule to meet ISO standards
Maintain and improve safety and quality standards
Writing and updating of technical, manufacturing and process specifications
Interpret customer specifications and apply them to testing results
Work in a team based environment; and self-starter
Maintain a clean and safe workstation