Aerospace Materials Testing Technician — Entry Level

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. in Youngstown, PA is seeking a hands-on technical specialist to perform destructive tests on aerospace materials in our lab. This entry-level role emphasizes learning on the job with full training provided and opportunities to grow in a high-tech environment.

You will set up equipment, conduct material tests, document results meticulously, and maintain the lab thoroughly in a multi-shift operation including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required for national defense/aerospace compliance.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to work from blueprints/technical drawings is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization are essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate lab instrumentation for specialized testing and process control.
• Perform material tests to determine strength, stability, purity, and characteristics.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Tensile Testing, Metallography, Stress & Creep Testing, Composite Testing, Fracture Analysis, Corrosion Testing.
• Safely operate lab prep tools: band saws, grinders, sanders, polishers, mounting equipment.
• Maintain meticulous digital and physical records of test results.
• Organize, clean, and maintain the testing laboratory environment.

Skills

US Citizenship

High School Diploma

Blueprints

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. in Youngstown, PA is seeking a hands-on technical specialist to perform destructive tests on aerospace materials in our lab. This entry-level role emphasizes learning on the job with full training provided and opportunities to grow in a high-tech environment.

You will set up equipment, conduct material tests, document results meticulously, and maintain the lab thoroughly in a multi-shift operation including evenings and weekends.