Aerospace QA Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

EAP

Wellness incentives

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to support testing, analysis, and validation of aerospace materials and components. You will perform metallurgical testing, operate lab equipment, analyze results, and help ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.

You will work closely with engineering and quality teams to maintain component integrity. Join a team where your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability, with potential for shift work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in materials science or metallurgy is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in English and read/interpret technical documentation.
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing quality, or materials testing environment.
• Understanding of metallurgical principles and testing techniques.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and follow procedures with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical testing and analysis on metals and aerospace alloys.
• Prepare samples for microscopic examination, chemical analysis, hardness testing, and other lab evaluations.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment including microscopes, spectrometers, and hardness testers.
• Record, analyze, and interpret test results with accurate lab records.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis on components and materials.
• Ensure testing complies with quality standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Support development and improvement of lab procedures and testing methods.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Assist with R&D activities involving new materials, processes, and repair technologies.

Skills

Lab testing

English skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in metals/Materials

Tools

Microscopy

Spectrometry

Hardness testing

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to support testing, analysis, and validation of aerospace materials and components. You will perform metallurgical testing, operate lab equipment, analyze results, and help ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.

You will work closely with engineering and quality teams to maintain component integrity. Join a team where your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability, with potential for shift work