Lab Technician

Gruopo 3D España y Portugal S.L.L.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business is seeking a Laboratory Technician near Welwyn Garden City. The successful candidate will perform a range of material tests, manage lab stock levels, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have a degree in Materials Science or equivalent experience, with strong time management skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science or 3 years of experience in laboratory testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrogen content testing, tensile testing, and various hardness tests.
• Manage laboratory stock levels and support test piece preparation.
• Participate in audits and maintain housekeeping duties.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems

Education

Degree in Materials Science

Minimum 3 years' experience in a material testing laboratory

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Annual Bonus

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Working Hours: Days Only (Monday to Friday)

gap technical is proud to represent this manufacturing business in their search for a Laboratory Technician to work at their facility near Welwyn Garden City.

Performance Objectives

• Hydrogen content testing
• Tensile testing
• Vickers Micro-hardness & Rockwell hardness testing
• Grain size tests
• Bend test
• Potting-up & polishing samples for metallographic testing
• Alpha Case Testing
• Intergranular Attack Testing
• Heat Affected Zone Testing
• Daily and Weekly analysis of chemical process tanks, including calculations and recommendations for solution top-ups / new make-up
• Manage laboratory stock levels, obtain quotes, order consumables, and book goods in
• Support test piece preparation (punching, cutting, drilling, etc.)
• Housekeeping duties
• Participate in internal and external laboratory audits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Operator overchecks
• Internal calibration of equipment
• Archive and store test pieces

Person Specification

• Degree in Materials Science or a minimum of 3 years' experience in a material testing laboratory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems

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Closing Date: 1/7/2025

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