Physical Test Lab Technician

Job Description Job Description

DEPARTMENT: 620 - Laboratory

POSITION ACCOUNTABLE TO: Laboratory Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

JOB SUMMARY: Hixson Metal Finishing is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Physical Test Lab Technician. As a crucial member of our laboratory team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our metal finishing processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily Duties
• • Daily inspections on tanks - take temperatures of all tanks
  • Daily check on salt spray chambers - analysis, collections
  • Daily check of the waste treatment waste on AA
  • Inspect and process periodic tests as they come in from production
• Weekly Duties
• • Accuracy verification for all ovens
• Monthly Duties
• • Monthly metal concentration testing on AA
  • Print 218 travelers
  • Engrave and attach panels to travelers
  • Move travelers to production departments and assign due dates in HMF EDS
  • Monthly maintenance/cleaning of the Salt spray chamber
  • Monthly solution make up for the Salt spray chamber
  • Monthly inventory of the test panels, notch bars and coupons
  • Order panels, notch bars, coupons
• In House Testing
• • Salt Spray (41 tests) Log in and out on Salt spray log
  • Coating weight (25 tests)
  • Wet tape Adhesion (16 tests)
  • Taber Abrasion (11 tests)
  • Thickness (60 test anodize, 62 tests plating)
  • Heat Resistance (5 tests)
  • Adhesion Bend test (18 tests)
  • Solderability (4 tests)
  • Salt spray test for Vac Cad enter info to Vac Cad log twice a week
  • Water break test (3)
  • Powder/ Wipe test (4)
  • Porosity
• Outside Testing
• • Impact test, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Micro Hardness, Thickness Destructive, Hardness, Phosphorus Content, Itergranular Attack, Hydrogen pick-up, humidity.
  • Verify thickness, adhesion, Appearance to all test
  • Cut PO's
  • Labeling, packing and shipping
  • Receive and accept testing certificates
  • Accept and enter all testing results on testing log
  • Close all testing on HMFEDS
• Paint
• • Purchasing new tools
  • Ordering tape for inspection every 6 months
  • Schedule dates with outside sources MVM, PIC
  • Collect all tools from production
  • Create and maintain folders with all calibration certificates
• In House Calibration (Every 6 Months)
• • Calipers
  • OD Micrometer
  • ID Micrometer
  • Timers, clocks, stopwatches
  • Viscosity cups
• Outside Calibration
• • Ovens, flukes, probes (every 3 months)
  • Rectifiers, temperature controller, pressure gages, temperature humidity every 6 months
  • Gage blocks, ring gages (every 6 months)
  • Schedule dates
  • Request quotes
  • Cut PO's
  • Receive and accept certificates
  • Enter all date to QCBD

REQUIRED SKILLS:

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

o Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

o Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

o Understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques

o Knowledge of metal finishing processes is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Ability to lift 30lbs continuously

o Ability to stand and/or walk on your feet for extended periods of time

o Must pass a drug test and criminal background check

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

o Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field or related work experience (preferred)

Company Description

Hixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beach, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality.

We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

Company Description Hixson Metal Finishing is a premier metal finishing company whose vision is rooted in excellence, integrity, and accountability. From our original location in Newport Beach, California, we have worked diligently since 1960 to demonstrate just how far these values extend by providing a broad range of services to the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft communities with competitive prices, timely delivery, and outstanding quality. We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non-destructive testing, painting, and many more. A great source of pride for us is our persistent pursuit of improving our current processes and our willingness to develop new and innovative methods and technologies to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.