Senior Metallurgical/Chemical lab Technician

TRIUMPH; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Job summary

TRIUMPH in Park City, UT is hiring a Senior Chem/Met Lab Technician to oversee the Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratory. The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include managing lab activities, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers benefits such as comprehensive health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Chemical/Metallurgical Laboratory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality products.
• Prepare solutions and perform reactions in the lab.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Technical skills with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline

Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees.

The Company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessory drives (AMADs), engine mounted accessory drives (EMADs), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.

Overview

Triumph Geared Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Chem/Met Lab Technician for our Park City, UT location.

We are looking for a self‑motivated individual who is able to work with minimal direction, has strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and has the ability to successfully collaborate across multiple functions.

The Senior Chem/Met Lab Technician will help lead all aspects of the Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratory Team, developing and implementing a vision to ensure all customer and regulatory requirements are met and that laboratory processes are continually improving in efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities and priorities of the Chemical/Metallurgical Laboratory to support the business.
• Daily collaboration with cross‑functional teams including operations, engineering, test, and manufacturing to ensure high‑quality product is delivered to our customers on time.
• Participate in the daily Metric Tier meetings to ensure production issues are escalated appropriately.
• Contribute and participate in providing guidance/training to the site in respect to upcoming changes to NADCAP by actively staying abreast of industry changes.
• Act as the main focal point for NADCAP Audits for Chemical Processing and Heat Treat.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
• Analyze compounds.
• Make and record observations, perform simple calculations, and collect and prepare data for evaluation.
• Conduct laboratory support functions, such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus, and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
• Use computer to perform all technical and record‑keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory procedures and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
• Perform technical procedures in multiple areas and prepare for evaluations.
• Keep records that conform to company requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Perform microhardness inspections as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and industry specifications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic.
• Ability to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Lean / Six Sigma Experience.
• AS9100 experience.
• AS9102 First Article Inspection experience.
• AS13100 knowledge/experience.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Trained.

Additional Information

All Positions at Triumph Geared Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non‑US Citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (*green card holders*) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance‑based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.