Production Test Technician

About Us:

ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products. 

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Production Test Technician will have responsibility of specific laboratory functions supporting the chemical, physical, thermal, and mechanical testing of metallic and non-metallic materials.  This includes generating test summary documents, communicating with departments within the business outside of the functional lab team, and communicating test results to cognizant team members and engineers in an effective manner.  The production test technician will work under the direction of Team Leaders and experienced technicians to complete assigned daily and weekly tasks in an effective and efficient manner. In addition, the Technician may be called upon to participate across other lab functional areas based on the work demand and priorities each day.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works with limited to some supervision using process instructions, test plans or other written

        specifications to perform job duties.

• Under direction of Team Leaders, responsible for meeting productivity, quality, and safety     

        requirements. 

• Must be able to operate equipment within the assigned lab function and perform hands on work
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and use of office productivity tools such as word, excel, PowerPoint.
• Generate reports and provide testing support for other laboratory functional areas to including, but not limited to dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), acid digestion, solution chemistry, viscosity, micrographs, etc.
• Interpret test specifications (ASTM's, AMS's, Mil-Standards, Federal Standards, NAS's) and test plans for film and paste adhesives, graphite/ fiberglass prepregs, sealants, primers, paints, and metal bonded coupons.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field from an accredited university with 1 year of related manufacturing/laboratory testing or relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/ GED equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. Composite experience is a plus.

• Have current vehicle driver’s license to enable use of electric lift, tow, and transportation golf cart type of equipment certification

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with Metallic & Composite Mechanical Testing using industry standards (ASTMs, NAS, MIL-SPECs) and sensor types such as load cells.
• Understanding of Electromechanical Test Systems (TestWorks)
• Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical shop or working in a lab environment
• Self-starting and self-motivated team player
• Experience with NADCAP requirements
• Ability to multitask and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively
• Detail oriented and basic computer skills with experience with Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word
• Familiarity with SAP applications 

ST Engineering MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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