Composite Lab Technician

Now hiring Composite Lab Technician

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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The Composite Lab Technician performs composite materials processing & characterization of products. Follows directions provided by the materials/chemical engineers in the Technical/R&D department. Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control. This position requires proactiveness, precision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out composite processing tasks (Layup, Kitting, Bagging, Curing, Machining).
• Safely operate laboratory & composite processing equipment (Autoclave, Vacuum Oven, Furnace, Analytical, Mechanical & Machining Equipment).
• Conduct lab-scale resin mixing & coating trials and maintain detailed records.
• Carry out physical, mechanical, and analytical testing to predefined specifications and standards, maintaining clear and concise records of the testing, and ensuring associated equipment meets the needs of specifications and the business alike.
• Work directly with supervision to maintain a clearly defined schedule, ensuring resource requirements are communicated to all affected departments. Provide feedback on processes and documentation.
• Create and maintain close working relationships with all other lab employees, support the needs of the business as communicated by supervision, and ensure the communicated 'Lab Rules' are followed at all times.
• Observe all company Health and Safety policies and utilize safe working practices.
• Maintain housekeeping daily to meet company standards.
• Comply with all requirements established by the Quality System.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

When responsibility calls, you're ready to lead.
These are the qualifications that matter.

• High school diploma, General Education Degree or Equivalent, with 2 years of related experience.
• Industrial lab or production shop experience.
• Some analytical testing experience (DSC, DMA, Rheology, FTIR, HPLC, Particle size analyzer, or others)
• Proficiency using MS Office software (Excel required).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science or 1-3 years of composites processing/testing experience preferred. Resin mixing and research lab experience a plus (especially in composites, polymers and adhesives)

Why This Job?

Our client offers a range of competitive benefits to keep their teams happy, healthy, and invested. An outstanding benefits package will be disclosed during the screening process or upon hire. This is a direct-hire position!

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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