Job Information
Trident Maritime System - Custom Alloy Metallurgical Quality Control Lab Technician in High Bridge, New Jersey
Job Title: QC Lab Technician (Non-Medical/Biological)
Department: 1015 - Quality
Location: High Bridge, NJ
Summary
Reporting to the Quality Control Department, the Quality Lab Technician plays a pivotal role in executing a range of metal tests using specialized machinery, including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders. This position encompasses diverse testing methodologies such as Charpy impact, tensile, and chemical tests, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and adherence to established protocols. Additionally, the technician is responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of all testing activities, generating purchase orders for external testing, and performing Rockwell hardness tests as needed. The role requires a meticulous approach to documentation and the flexibility to undertake additional tasks as directed by supervisory personnel.
Responsibilities
Utilize lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, belt sanders, and table saws for machining test samples from raw materials.
Conduct Charpy impact, tensile, and chemical tests on various materials.
Maintain comprehensive logs and records of all test results.
Perform Rockwell B and C hardness tests when required.
Generate purchase orders for external testing services.
Execute additional tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
Proficiency in basic math and machining techniques.
Competence in using precision measurement instruments.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through capabilities, and observational skills.
Prior experience in quality assurance is advantageous.
Must be a US Citizen.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Relevant training or experience of 2 years may serve as a substitute for formal education.
Manufacturing/Industrial metallurgical experience preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All Trident Maritime Systems employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.
Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.
As a government contractor, we adhere to regulations including the need for U.S. citizenship for certain positions.
Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.