Aerospace Chemical Process Operator — 3rd Shift (+17% Diff)

BARNES; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE, Ogden Division is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role demands self-motivation, teamwork and high quality standards in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Shift is 3rd shift / Sunday-Wednesday 10pm-7:30am with alternating Thursday, plus a 17% shift differential. Core responsibilities include wet chemistry, metallurgical testing, material analysis and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of manufacturing background in a laboratory environment.
• Chemical, mechanical, and metallographic testing skills.
• Experience in laboratory inventory control.
• Advanced math skills.
• Experience in engineering testing and failure analysis.
• Excellent computer knowledge.
• Ability to operate hand tools and lab equipment safely.
• Aerospace industry background preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs wet chemistry, basic chemical testing, color metric testing and PH testing to ensure chemical processes and correct chemical balances according to aerospace specifications, industry standards and customer specifications.
• Performs metallurgic examinations, inspects, and analyzes metal materials to identify features that would compromise a material's physical, mechanical, and chemical properties.
• Uses hot press, grinding and polishing, chemical etchings, and acids to remove materials.
• Uses grinders, microscopes, and photo microscopy to achieve quality assurance.
• Uses glassware, Bunsen burner, beakers, flasks, reagents, and ph meters.
• Performs mechanical analysis of metal to prove mechanical properties meet customer and aerospace specifications.
• Performs Rockwell hardness testing, torsion testing, tensile testing, chemical property testing and corrosion testing.
• Ensures correct and adequate documentation and adheres to retention requirements.
• Engages in continuous process improvement.
• Cross trains other individuals
• Adheres to required safety standards and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Chemistry testing

Metallography

Mathematical skills

Laboratory inventory control

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Hot press

Grinders

Microscopes

PH meters

Dimensional measuring

Analytical lab equipment

Job description

BARNES AEROSPACE, Ogden Division is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role demands self-motivation, teamwork and high quality standards in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. The position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

Shift is 3rd shift / Sunday-Wednesday 10pm-7:30am with alternating Thursday, plus a 17% shift differential. Core responsibilities include wet chemistry, metallurgical testing, material analysis and meticulous documentation.