Laboratory Technician

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Exeter is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Alloy Plant. This full-time role involves a 3-shift rotation and will transition to a continental pattern from October.

You will analyze alloy samples using combustion, optical emission, and X-ray fluorescence, and prepare samples for analysis. You will also perform routine maintenance and standardisation of lab equipment, uphold 5S practices, and input results into LIMS, with the ability to interpret results and adjust

Qualifications

• Science background with strong math and computing skills.
• Ability to interpret results and adjust alloy chemistry.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 laboratory cover within a small team.
• Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze alloy samples by combustion, optical emission and X-ray Fluorescence techniques.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Standardise laboratory equipment.
• Maintain 5S in the laboratory.
• Input results to LIMS.
• Calculate bath additions during heat manufacture using LIMS and Optimat.
• Support a continental working pattern from October.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Science background

Tools

LIMS

Optimat

Job description

• Locations Alcoa Europe, Exeter, DEV, EX2 7LG, GB (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician within the Alloy Plant. This role operates on a 3-shift rotation, and reports to the Laboratory Supervisor.

From October this role will be moving to a continental working pattern.

Your main responsibilities will include;

Analysis of alloy samples by instrumental techniques using; Combustion, Optical emission and X-ray Fluorescence techniques. Samples include preliminary melt samples, certification samples, and remelt samples from casting plants and external customers

Preparation of samples for analysis

Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment

Routine standardisation of laboratory equipment

Maintaining 5S within laboratory

Inputting of results to LIMS

Calculating bath additions during heat manufacture using LIMS and Optimat

Qualifications

• A good attitude to working safely and demonstrates the values of Howmet Aerospace
• A science background with good mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret results and make decisions on alloy chemistry adjustments within the scope of the role.
• Flexibility to work within a small team to provide 24/7 laboratory cover
• Meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work alone, self-sufficiently, and independently prioritise tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology