Composite Materials Testing Technician (ASTM/Instron)

Tech9; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

50% employer-paid health insurance for

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Tech9 in Titusville, FL is seeking a Composites Testing Technician to support R&D, manufacturing, QA, and customer projects by performing mechanical testing of adhesives, composites, plastics, and bonded assemblies. You will prepare specimens, operate Instron equipment, analyze results, write detailed reports, and help develop customer-specific test methods while maintaining safety and calibration records.

This full-time role offers excellent benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Experience operating Instron or equivalent tensile/compression equipment.
• Experience performing ASTM-based materials testing.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fabricate adhesive-bonded test specimens according to ASTM and customer requirements.
• Operate Instron or equivalent tensile and compression testing equipment.
• Perform physical and mechanical testing of adhesives, plastics, composites, and bonded assemblies.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Develop and implement customer-specific testing methods and procedures.
• Communicate testing results and project status to customers and internal teams.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, and testing documentation.
• Support ISO audits and QMS requirements.
• Review and implement ASTM, ISO, and customer testing standards.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Materials testing

Adhesives & bonded assemblies

ASTM standards

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or materials science

Tools

Instron testing machine

Tensile/compression testing equipment

Job description

Tech9 in Titusville, FL is seeking a Composites Testing Technician to support R&D, manufacturing, QA, and customer projects by performing mechanical testing of adhesives, composites, plastics, and bonded assemblies. You will prepare specimens, operate Instron equipment, analyze results, write detailed reports, and help develop customer-specific test methods while maintaining safety and calibration records.

This full-time role offers excellent benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities to work