Metallurgical Lab Technician I - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs metallurgical lab functions, including testing and administrative duties to assure compliance with customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities

1. Checks test samples for dimensions using precision measuring equipment such as gages, calipers, scales, micrometers.

2. Prepares/tests/evaluates/certifies all metallurgical tests required per internal production, customer and/or specification requirements.

3. Monitors all work to ensure quality standards are maintained and adherence to all specifications and requirements.

4. Program/run heat treat oven for test coupons and some production parts.

5. Interfaces with engineering to coordinate testing and test results.

6. Interface with Production Vstl’s to coordinate daily shipments

7. Maintains lab database with complete lab test results and accuracy.

8. Releases product(s) for shipment.

9. Mentors/provides guidance/assistance and training to junior metallurgical lab technicians.

10. Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.

11. Participate and support the assigned Kaizen Events, Internal & External Audits and support Metallurgical NADCAP Audits

12. Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, in issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.

13. Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.

14. Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.

15. Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 2+ years of metallurgical lab experience or related functions, preferably aerospace.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control, customer and NADCAP requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity with drawings, testing specifications, hand tools, bandsaw, cutoff machine, etc. a plus.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of alloys, e.g., titanium, aluminum, inconnel and columbium and acids.

Preferred Qualification:

• GKN Experience
• Experience with test coupons preparation including cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching
• Experience with Tensile Testing of Metallic Material
• Experience with Rockwell and Rockwell Superficial Hardness Testing
• Experience with Micro-hardness Testing
• Experience with Evaluation of Thermal Spray Coatings
• Experience with Round Robin Test

Mental and Physical Demands

• Requires good vision with correction
• Ability to pass a standard eye exam.
• Frequently utilize microscope and visual testing equipment for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle product and lab equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift upward of 10 pounds.
• Constantly required to wear proper PPE

Compensation Range

The compensation range is between $26.00 - $30.00 per hour.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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