Polymer Technician

JOB TITLE: Polymer Technician



LOCATION: Horsham, PA



PAY RATE: $35.00-40.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Existing Secret security clearance required and ability to maintain that level during employment.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri), 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Mon-Fri), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Sun-Thurs) as needed.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Performs hands-on preparation, mixing, weighing, and handling of polymer resins, adhesives, fillers, and additives.

• Operates standard fabrication and processing equipment including mixers, pneumatics, viscometers, scales, ovens, vacuum pumps, furnaces, pumps, and curing equipment.

• Operates complex polymer mixing control systems using diaphragm pumps, auger style mixers, compressed gas, mass flow meters, heated lines, static mixers, and impingement mixing.

• Conducts specimen preparation for mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing.

• Operates material characterization equipment including DSC, TGA, rheometers, microscopes, and tensile testers.

• Records and documents detailed lab notes, batch records, fabrication logs, and processing data.

• Assists in collecting and reducing test data and provides preliminary observations to engineers.

• Follows established process documents, work instructions, and safety protocols for polymer processing.

• Packages and labels materials, specimens, and shipments per internal procedures.

• Supports setup and execution of experiments, production runs, and material processing activities.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Existing Secret security clearance required and ability to maintain that level during employment.

• Associate degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Materials, Engineering Technology) or equivalent hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience.

• Experience handling polymers, chemicals, adhesives, or similar materials.

• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.

• Ability to safely lift and move materials up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

• Basic understanding of laboratory or production equipment operation.

• Ability to operate complex polymer mixing control systems.

• Experience operating material characterization equipment including DSC, TGA, rheometers, microscopes, and tensile testers.

• Ability to work independently and support setup and execution of experiments and production runs.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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