QA Lab Technician I

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeings 7-series family. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customers needs.

The Materials Testing Laboratory Technician is the quality testing support for the Receiving and Production areas to help them assure that the material that is received, or that is being used, meets internal, customer and regulatory requirements. The technician also identifies materials that do not conform to the required specifications and notifies the appropriate personnel so that the required actions are taken. The technician also helps test or evaluate product/parts for investigation purposes in order to determine root causes and actions to be taken.

Principle Accountabilities:

The Materials Testing Laboratory Technician is responsible for receiving test requests, scheduling jobs and creating work orders. The technician is also responsible for performing daily testing and reporting the results of the testing to the appropriate personnel, while also accepting/rejecting product based on the test results obtained and the requirements of the applicable specifications. The technician will be required to perform other duties as required and requested by management.

Training Requirements:

• Introduction training
• Training on the Laboratory Test Procedures (LTPs)
• Training on the Quality Procedures required by QP-7531
• Training on customer's specifications, as required.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are that of a laboratory monitored environment that require the use of laboratory cotes and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with laboratory testing
• Experience in use of Testing Laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, furnaces, fume hoods, hardness testers, hot plates, etc.
• Experience with measuring devices, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Experience with band saws, wet saws and other small cutting equipment.
• Quality experience desirable.
• Experience with use of chemicals and SDSs.
• Able to carry a weight of 25 pounds.
• Attention to detail.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with use of universal test frames for tension and compression is a plus.
• Experience with use of Thermo-Mechanical Analyzers (TMA) a plus.
• Experience with different computer software, and interfaces, Costpoint, MLS, Microsoft Office etc.

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

Apply at www.albint.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.