What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Lab Technician II position at Chromalloy?
Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts repair business into an OEM supplier of production parts and advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and power applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe.
Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.
Summary:
The Engineering Center of Excellence is the hub of the design and testing of Chromalloy's product technology. The Materials Lab Technician will conduct detailed material evaluations of components for Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine engines.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare high-quality metallographic specimens from Aero and IGT gas turbine components.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot metallurgy lab equipment, including cut-off saws, grinder and polisher units, light optical microscopes, and hardness testers.
- Perform material evaluations in accordance with customer specifications and/or applicable standardized test methods.
- Ensure all material testing is accomplished according to ISO 17025 accredited procedures, where applicable.
- Record test results in appropriate laboratory forms.
- Conduct internal calibration of metallurgy lab equipment and maintain calibration records.
- Coordinate with external suppliers for calibration of test standards.
- Maintain laboratory readiness and limit downtime in the event of equipment malfunction.
- Support design engineers by identifying current testing capabilities best suited for specific work requests.
- Assist the laboratory manager in the development of new testing capabilities and prepare written test methods to meet the requirements of ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Prepare written technical reports, specifications, procedures, and manuals.
- Prepare and present work to internal customers.
- Handle movement of gas turbine parts and miscellaneous equipment through-out facility.
- Work in a lab and field environments.
- Occasional travel required.
INDCCTC
- Associates Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- 3 to 5 years of previous work experience within Aerospace Manufacturing
Additional Information
Limitless Opportunities
Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.
Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.
Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.
