Manufacturing Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine test specimens to ensure consistency and conformity
• Conduct chemical, mechanical, and physical materials tests using equipment such as microscopes, calipers, hardness testers, and tension/compression machines
• Record detailed and accurate test data and measurements
• Maintain inspection tools, lab supplies, and personal protective equipment
• Manage multiple samples simultaneously to ensure quick turnaround for thermal spray coating processes

Requirements

• 1-3 years of laboratory experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience performing tests in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with measurement equipment including microscopes, hardness testers, calipers, and micrometers
• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong motivation to learn new processes and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• IMR certification
• MetCut certification

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Competitive pay with shift premiums

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets. Our Surface Technologies division provides specialized technical services including thermal spray coatings and materials testing.