Summary: As part of a formal apprenticeship or regional training program, assists Materials Engineering Technicians to learn and develop the skills necessary to obtain a regionally applicable, Certification as an Experienced Technician (e.g. US Department of Labor). Independently performs work to help support area needs during work rotations in other applicable labs.

Key Responsibilities: Learns to operate various analytical instruments and equipment and perform physical analysis in support of Materials Engineering Technicians. Assists with routine calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of instruments and equipment. Assists with the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal. Learns to prepare samples; assists in gathering, interpreting, and documenting test results; learns to prepare appropriate methods documentation, laboratory reports, and technical reports. Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build skills and knowledge required to pass any regionally applicable certification examinations. Conducts work independently in the areas described above after sufficient training. Assists other technicians and engineers as required. Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures and work instructions. Participates in improvement projects. Participates in and maintains cleanliness within the workplace. Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective actions. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications and Competencies: Competencies: Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer. Material Characterization - Interprets mechanical, chemical, microstructural and physical properties using laboratory equipment to confirm compliance to print, and correlates these properties with field or component test results to determine robustness; defines appropriate material characterization schedule using correct laboratory equipment to ensure requirements are met. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer. Material Characterization - Interprets mechanical, chemical, microstructural and physical properties using laboratory equipment to confirm compliance to print, and correlates these properties with field or component test results to determine robustness; defines appropriate material characterization schedule using correct laboratory equipment to ensure requirements are met.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required. Must meet the minimum educational requirements to be ready to start a formal apprenticeship or training program. Registration in a regionally certified apprenticeship learning or training program required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience: Minimal or no work experience required.

Top 3 Skills you are looking for:

1. Attention to detail

2. Mechanical background

3. Microsoft office skills

This candidate will receive request from lab system and test parts for cleanliness. Working in a team environment is helpful as this person will be working with other technicians. There will be a lot of data entry and running test.

Working days and hours are Monday-Friday with start times from 7am-8am working 8-hour shift. Hours are flexible.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person