Lab Technician - Metallic Materials (Third Shift: 11:00pm to 8:00am)

Job Description - Lab Technician - Metallic Materials (Third Shift: 11:00pm to 8:00am) (344371) Lab Technician - Metallic Materials (Third Shift: 11:00pm to 8:00am) (344371 ) Job Number: 344371 We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you. This position is onsite at our Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX, and operates on third shift, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Metallic Materials Lab Technician – Multiple levels considered Bring your own mechanical or chemical experience to support the manufacture, design and research and development (R&D) of vertical lift drive systems for aircraft. You’ll work with other technicians and engineers at Bell to provide lab testing activities for transmission gear heat treat, chemical and other metallic processing methods. These gears will be used on flight aircraft as well as testing environments. This role is an integral part of the Materials and Process Engineering team at Bell, working to provide safe, effective components across multiple aircraft platforms. What you’ll be doing as a Metallic Materials Lab Technician (Third Shift): Sectioning metallic components & preparing metallurgical mounts Operating laboratory equipment such as: Analysis Equipment: hardness testers, spectrograph, x-ray fluorescence, gas analyzer, x-ray diffraction, tensile testing, digital & optical microscopes Operating preparation Equipment: electro-discharge machining (EDM), band saw, grinders, sanders, cut-off wheels, sand blaster, polisher, metallurgical mounting presses, Chemical analysis and titrations Performing thermal equipment temperature surveysand pyrometry tasks. Generating technical laboratory reports. Analyzing data using statistical analysis What You Need to Be Successful: Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and at least 1 year of laboratory experience Must be able to work 3rd shift hours of 11:00pm to 8:00am, Monday through Friday. Demonstrated technical writing, communication skills, and mechanical aptitude Strong communication and organization skills to properly relay and document results and procedures & build/maintain effective relationships Able to lift25 pounds. Able to wear appropriate protective personal equipment (PPE) Additional knowledge and/or experience with chemical or materials testing, preferred What we offer you in return You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) 120 hours Vacation time 12-13 paid holidays per year 6 weeks parental leave Competitive salary On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups And so much more It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cessna Aircraft Company