Lab Technician

Hexcel Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify adherence to specifications and quality requirements. The role supports Manufacturing and Quality through accurate testing, timely reporting, equipment upkeep, documentation, and continuous improvement.

This position is a 12-hour rotating shift, performed in a manufacturing laboratory.

Qualifications

• Three years of lab/manufacturing experience required.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate degree in chemistry, chemical technology, materials science, engineering technology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, identify, and test laboratory samples per procedures.
• Perform routine physical and/or chemical testing using approved methods and instructions.
• Accurately record, review, and report laboratory results using logs and electronic systems.
• Communicate abnormal or nonconforming results to stakeholders.
• Support investigations related to manufacturing processes, materials, and product quality.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications and quality requirements. The position supports Manufacturing and Quality through accurate testing, timely reporting, equipment upkeep, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

This position is a 12-hour rotating shift.

What you will do:

• Collect, prepare, identify, and test laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine physical and/or chemical testing using approved methods, specifications, and work instructions.
• Accurately record, review, and report laboratory results using applicable logs, forms, and electronic systems.
• Compare test results with specifications and promptly communicate abnormal, questionable, or nonconforming results.
• Support investigations and troubleshooting related to manufacturing processes, materials, and product quality.
• Operate, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and measuring equipment as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory records, retained samples, standards, reagents, solutions, and supplies.
• Follow laboratory SOPs, quality-system requirements, safe-work practices, and applicable environmental requirements.
• Communicate testing status and results effectively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous-improvement efforts involving test methods, workflow, data quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Maintain orderly, clean, and audit-ready laboratory work areas.
• Assist with procedure revisions, method updates, training, and other laboratory activities as assigned.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing laboratory and may require standing for extended periods, handling samples and laboratory materials, wearing required personal protective equipment, and working near manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

• Three years of lab/manufacturing experience required.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate degree in chemistry, chemical technology, materials science, engineering technology, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing, quality, or laboratory experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory is preferred.

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.