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Materials Test Technician

Job Posted: 22 hours ago

Salary: £ 33.56 - 33.56 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client is searching for a Materials Test Technician to join them on a 6-month initial basis within the Materials team. You will be providing specialist technical expertise across the business, supporting the selection, testing, validation and use of materials and manufacturing processes to ensure products meet demanding technical, cost and reliability requirements.

Role: Materials Test Technician
 Pay: £33.56 per hour via Umbrella
 Contract: 37 hours per week, 6 months contract
 Location: Stevenage - hybrid
 IR35: Inside
 SC Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities:

Wide ranging testing and assessment of materials including metallic materials (aluminium, steels, titanium) and non-metallic materials including composites, polymers, paints and adhesives and related processes. Familiarity with general lab equipment is required and any experience of, XRF, SEM, EDX, OES, FTIR, paint inspection equipment and mechanical testing would be beneficial but not essential.
Preparation of test reports, interpretation of Engineering drawings and specifications is expected and use of other IT systems such as Word, Excel and Access.
Supporting all aspects of the materials lab with routine testing, inspection and characterisation, failure investigations, material selection, support to the supply chain, first article inspection report reviews and material relifing.
Support generating or assessment of compliance data such as REACh, RoHS or environmental aspects of engineering designs.
Support investigation and resolution of obsolescence due to supply chain, legislation or other factors
Support lab health and safety activities (Eg COSHH & Risk Assessments) and quality activities (Eg SOP writing)Requirements:

Practical Laboratory experience - hands on experience managing daily laboratory operations, including sample testing, logging, preparation and disposal
Experience in the Aerospace or Defence Industry advantageous but not strictly required.
Assessment of materials and components to established international standards including DEF STANs
Experience performing routine calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance on lab equipment
Experience supporting the selection, procurement and manufacture of engineering parts or components
Familiarity working within a certified quality management team
Proficiency in lab and data analytical software (Microsoft Excel, Matlab etc)
Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including proper handling of hazardous chemicals, SDS management and wearing of appropriate PPE.
Ability to accurately document test procedures, analyse raw data and write clear concise technical reports.If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply now!
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