Technician - Chemical Lab: Fort Worth, TX

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Employee Resource Groups

Other benefits

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Chemical Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing and analyses in a busy Materials & Processes lab. The role involves operating advanced lab instruments and generating technical reports, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and documentation.

The position requires hands-on testing, technical writing, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel, with an onsite work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Science or Technology OR at least 60 hours completed college credits OR previous work experience in a chemical or materials lab
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through the ability to engage in hands-on laboratory testing
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as needed
• Knowledgeand experience with chemical and/or materials testing requirements, preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute on different types of laboratory testing, including but not limited to, chemical analysis and titrations, moisture analysis, thermal analysis of composites, metal analysis, environmental conditioning, corrosion testing, and other general lab support
• Operate different types of laboratory equipment such as x-ray fluorescence, moisture meter, Gas chromatograph- mass spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometer, Thermomechanical analyzer, Dynamic mechanical Analyzer, auto-titrator, and other standard laboratory equipment
• Support production, research and development, and all Bell programs through laboratory testing
• Generate technical laboratory reports
• Write standard equipment guides and laboratory test procedures
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

MS Word

Excel

Physical ability

PPE usage

Chemical testing knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Science or Technology OR 60+ college hours OR lab experience

Tools

XRF

Moisture meter

GC-MS

ICP-OES

TGA

DMA

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Job description

Job Description - Technician - Chemical Lab: Fort Worth, TX (345432)

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX

Materials & Processes - Chemical Process Laboratory

From tiltrotor technology to modular complex electronics systems, our technicians work across a wide portfolio of aircraft programs and functions to bring vertical lift solutions and results to our customers. This role will allow the opportunity to support and work on all Bell platforms through laboratory testing and hands on experience. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your passion and knowledge to solve some of the world’s most difficult challenges required to bring rotorcraft products to market. You will get to work with great people who share your passion to introduce new ideas, improve on the past, and leave your mark on the future.

What you’ll be doing as a Chemical Lab Technician

Execute on different types of laboratory testing, including but not limited to, chemical analysis and titrations, moisture analysis, thermal analysis of composites, metal analysis, environmental conditioning, corrosion testing, and other general lab support

Operate different types of laboratory equipment such as x-ray fluorescence, moisture meter, Gas chromatograph- mass spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometer, Thermomechanical analyzer, Dynamic mechanical Analyzer, auto-titrator, and other standard laboratory equipment

Support production, research and development, and all Bell programs through laboratory testing

Generate technical laboratory reports

Write standard equipment guides and laboratory test procedures

Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Ability to wear appropriate PPE as needed

Knowledgeand experience with chemical and/or materials testing requirements, preferred

You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Associate's Degree in Science or Technology ORat least 60 hours completed college credits OR previous work experience in a chemical or materials lab

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through the ability to engage in hands-on laboratory testing

• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as needed

• Knowledgeand experience with chemical and/or materials testing requirements, preferred

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours Vacation time

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

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