Pilot Line Lab Technician

All Aviation Jobs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is recruiting an R&D Lab Technician II for its Salt Lake City facility in Utah. You will perform routine and non-routine tasks to support carbon fiber pilot plant operations, conduct analyses, and drive process improvements for product development.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant settings, strong problem-solving, and the ability to learn new processes. You will work four 10-hour swing shifts with some overtime and must meet citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, research, laboratory, or testing (carbon fiber PM preferred).
• Able to work four 10-hour swing shifts Tue-Fri; overtime possible.
• Strong problem-solving, technical aptitude, and innovation.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Learn and apply new processes, procedures, and technologies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tasks to support carbon fiber pilot plant operations.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and testing as directed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation.
• Evaluate new processes and methods to support R&D objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for new processes and improvements.
• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant equipment and work areas clean, safe.
• Follow all safety policies and environmental policies.
• Overtime as required to support operations and projects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a R&D Lab Technician II for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Perform routine and non-routine tasks in support of carbon fiber pilot plant operations.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and testing as directed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within pilot plant operations.
• Evaluate new processes and methods, utilizing sound judgment to support research and product development objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for new processes, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant equipment and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Operate in compliance with all Hexcel Salt Lake City environmental policies and regulations.
• Work overtime as required to support operational and project needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, research, laboratory, or testing environment; (or at least 3 years of carbon fiber manufacturing experience-strongly preferred) .
• Ability to work four 10-hour swing shifts, Tuesday through Friday, with limited overtime and some schedule flexibility preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, technical aptitude, and innovation in a manufacturing or R&D laboratory setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new processes, procedures, and technologies.
• Basic computer proficiency and math skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring a full range of motion, including overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and walk throughout the facility multiple times during a shift.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

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.