Materials Characterization Lab Technician

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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