JOB TITLE: Materials Characterization Lab Technician
LOCATION: Moorestown, NJ
PAY RATE: $35-50/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 (11 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
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: 4/10-1st Shift
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 sample preparation including sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis.
Conducts metallographic acid etching as required.
Operates analytical tools to support Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal Analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA).
Conducts mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards and LM internal procedures.
Bonds strain gages as required.
Compiles raw data into technical presentations and records and communicates observations.
Safely installs test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test.
Performs routine calibration and preventative maintenance on materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other lab infrastructure.
Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment.
Preferred: Prior experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames (Instron).
Preferred: Experience conducting failure analysis activity.
Preferred: Familiarity with aerospace or military specifications and industry standards (ASTM).
Preferred: Strong communication skills.
Ability to perform sample preparation including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and metallographic acid etching.
Ability to operate analytical tools including SEM, EDS, FTIR, and Thermal Analysis platforms.
Ability to conduct mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards.
Ability to perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on materials characterization platforms and environmental chambers.
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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