Senior Materials Lab Specialist

Kamatics-Corporation; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support production and R&D through advanced testing, analysis, and process evaluation. You will prepare samples, operate test equipment, and review data to ensure quality and compliance while documenting procedures and maintaining records.

The role requires extensive hands-on lab experience, titration, pH measurement, and familiarity with measurement instruments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 7-10 years in manufacturing, aerospace preferred.
• Knowledge/abilities: strong analytical thinking, measurement, documentation, and interpretation of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solution chemistry through titration (auto/manual).
• Conduct periodic testing related to solution control.
• Participate in chemical processing audits and provide titration records.
• Perform complex Materials and Process lab functions to support production.
• Prepare samples for micro examination and hardness measurements.
• Use thermal mechanical analyzer and measure liner thickness distribution.
• Assist in static load tests supporting R&D.
• Train other lab technicians and troubleshoot process issues.
• Review test data, including external test data.
• Maintain safe, compliant lab environment and 5S practices.
• Provide high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to process improvements and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Clear communication

Decision making

Documentation

Initiative

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Titration equipment

pH meters

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Dial indicators

Balances

Hardness testers

Optical measurement gauges

Job description

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support production and R&D through advanced testing, analysis, and process evaluation. You will prepare samples, operate test equipment, and review data to ensure quality and compliance while documenting procedures and maintaining records.

The role requires extensive hands-on lab experience, titration, pH measurement, and familiarity with measurement instruments.