Physical Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Santa Ana, CA seeks a Physical Lab Technician to perform material testing and ensure compliance with process specs. Strong NADCAP knowledge, advanced math, and precise print-reading are essential.

Responsibilities include calibrating tools, participating in R&R studies, and documenting results. Candidates must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• The ability to read and write English.
• Detail-oriented work approach with precision reading of specs.
• Advanced NADCAP knowledge required.
• Strong mathematical skills for unit conversions and temperature scales.
• Advanced print reading能力 and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Deep knowledge of product and customer specifications.
• Ability to use complex gauge instruments.
• Ability to navigate intranet to locate process documents.
• Experience with mechanical testing (head ductility, shear, tension).
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate under PPE and safety guidelines.
• Maintain and calibrate testing tools and equipment.
• Participate in Round Robin/Gage R&R studies.
• Identify sites performing OSP tests on samples.
• Troubleshoot test machines and processes.
• Document and validate test results (MRRs).
• Process external purchase jobs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Detail-oriented

NADCAP knowledge

Advanced Math

Print Reading

Product Specifications

Complex Gauges

Intranet navigation

Mechanical Testing

Overtime/weekends readiness

Job description

Position Summary

Physical lab technicians perform testing on material to ensure they uphold against all the processes they go through. This position call upon advanced knowledge of shop math, print reading, and quality reporting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Receive certifications on the following tests:
  • Torque – unseated & seated + heat cycles
  • Push out/Torque Out
  • Single Shear
  • Double Shear
  • Vibration (when required)
  • Impedence
  • Durability/Embrittlement
• Participate in Round Robin/Gage R&R study.
• Differentiate accredited sites that perform OSP tests on business samples.
• Willingness to learn trouble shooting on Test Machines.
• Ensure tools / equipment meet standard and calibration requirements.
• Create MRRs on non-conforming products.
• Process and validate outside purchase jobs.
• Test results data entry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills

• The ability to read and write English.
• Detail-oriented.
• Advanced NADCAP knowledge
• Advanced Math (converting metrics, pounds, temperatures)
• Advanced Print Reading
• Deep knowledge of Product & Customer Specification
• The ability to use complex gauges
• The ability to navigate intranet to locate process documents - computer skills
• Mechanical Testing experience (head ductility test, shear, tension, etc.)
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as business needs demand