Chemical Test Technician

PTI Technologies Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Snack/Drink Room

Employee Discounts

Employee Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

PTI Technologies Inc. is seeking a Chemical Test/Technician to support development, testing, evaluation, and manufacturing of aerospace and defense pyrotechnic products.

You will ensure chemical processing and test results are accurate, traceable, and compliant with safety and quality standards. You will operate lab equipment, prepare samples, log data, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to maintain schedules and records.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework in chemistry (or related) is required.
• 2–3 years related manufacturing experience (or equivalent) helpful.
• Strong English communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain lab/test equipment; prepare samples; capture data per SOPs.
• Follow PSM and PHA requirements; support energetic material processing under direction.
• Control energetic material inventory and NEW limits; perform destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Assist with inspections and maintain calibration, waste, inventory, and test records.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Education

Some college coursework in chemistry

Job description

Who We Are

PTI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in highly-reliable filtration and fluid control equipment and subsystems and miniature CAD/PAD devices, providing innovative, value-added solutions for a full range of mission, flight and life-critical operations across the Aerospace and Defense markets.

What You’ll Do

The Chemical Test/Technician supports the development, testing, evaluation, and manufacturing of aerospace and defense pyrotechnic products. This role exists to ensure chemical processing and test results are accurate, traceable, and compliant with safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining lab/test equipment; preparing samples; capturing precise data per SOPs; following PSM and PHA requirements; supporting energetic material processing under chemical engineer direction; controlling energetic material inventory and N.E.W. limits; performing destructive and non-destructive testing (including qualification, environmental, sub-lot, and acceptance testing); assisting with inspections (bridge/insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, visual/mechanical); and maintaining complete records (calibration, waste, inventory, test reports).

Required qualifications:

• Some college coursework in chemistry (or related) plus 2–3 years related manufacturing experience (or equivalent)
• Strong English communication and basic math skills

A Typical Shift

You start by reviewing the day’s test plan and verifying the latest controlled procedures. After checking PPE, area limits, and equipment status, you set up instruments, confirm calibration status, and stage materials and documentation. You move between the lab and test areas to run scheduled evaluations, logging results as you go and flagging anything outside expected ranges. Throughout the day, you coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to align on priorities, resolve documentation questions, and keep work moving. You close out by reconciling inventory and records, completing required waste and log entries, and leaving the workspace clean, organized, and ready for the next run.

Benefits That Matter

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; HSA/FSA options; Paid Time Off and Vacation; Snack/Drink Room; Employee Discounts; Employee Profit Share Program; 401(k); Employee Stock Purchase Program.