Senior Materials Lab Technician

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

Job summary

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to support production and R&D through advanced lab testing, analysis, and process evaluation. The role prepares and examines material samples, operates test equipment, and reviews data to ensure quality and compliance.

You will document procedures, maintain records, train other technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement and 5S programs while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Utilization of titration equipment and pH meters.
• NADCAP or related auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain solution chemistry through titration.
• Conduct periodic testing related to solution control.
• Participate in chemical processing audits and document titration records.
• Conduct complex Materials and Process lab functions in support of production.
• Prepare samples for micro examination and hardness measurements.
• Utilize thermal mechanical analyzer and related measurement equipment.
• Assist in static load tests and measurements for R&D.
• Train other lab technicians and troubleshoot process issues.
• Review test data, including external lab data.
• Maintain safe work environment and 5S initiatives.
• Provide high level service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

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 gauges

Job description

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to support production and R&D through advanced lab testing, analysis, and process evaluation. The role prepares and examines material samples, operates test equipment, and reviews data to ensure quality and compliance.

You will document procedures, maintain records, train other technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement and 5S programs while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.