R&D Lab Technician
High school-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $54k (64 that show pay).
Run QC and R&D physical tests on composite fabrics, coatings and trial samples.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on testing of composite fabrics used in aircraft interiors, radomes and ballistic vests.
Might not be for you. Primarily QC testing with limited open-ended R&D; requires working with chemicals.
Core polymer roleExperience working with chemicals, testing chemicals, coatings and R & D trials; routine fabric/chemical tests; composite matrix applications
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
The R&D Lab Technician works under the supervision of Director of R&D to perform all QC testing on R&D trials, competitive fabric and complaint samples. Works with chemicals and testing equipment to assist in development
of new products. Conduct routine fabric/chemical tests on R&D Development and trials samples with all QC and R&D tests required to match industry standards and customer specification.
JPS Composite Materials (JPS, www.jpscm.com) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets. The company's materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America.
The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
- 401K with company match
- Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Corporate Discount Program
- Opportunities to thrive within the company
- Quarterly Bonus opportunities
- Referral and Retention Bonuses
- Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches
Requirements
High School degree or equivalent.
Experience working with chemicals, testing chemicals, coatings and R & D trials in production
2 years' experience in a physical testing laboratory
Must have
good math and communication skills
Experience in physical testing laboratory procedures & R&D testing procedures is required.
Must have
demonstrated personal computer skills with an emphasis on Excel, Microsoft Word, database (R-base), AS400, Labware, Sharepoint, Stagegate, and Powerpoint
Compensation
22.78
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