Lab Tech; Aerospace Manufacturing

Lab Tech (Aerospace Manufacturing) (Bloomington, MN)

As a Lab Technician you will prepare, conduct and maintain required records on spectrographic, physical, hardness and chemical testing on castings and processes consistent with established and accepted standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a growth‑oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years. We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

• Preform chemical analysis of metals using Optical Emission Spectrometers
• Preform standardization checks of equipment using reference material that is traceable to NIST
• Calibrate, maintain, set up and operate testing equipment including spectrograph, tensile tester, hardness tester and chemical test equipment consistent with company standards
• Perform chemical analysis on incoming metal, in‑process pot checks and final pot checks at time of pouring that are consistent with established procedures and report results to the Pour‑off Department
• Coordinate round‑robin testing to confirm internal calibration and perform analysis of results for corrective action using statistical methods
• Support FPI, etch, and heat‑treat operations by performing both physical and chemical analysis of the department
• Review all completed test work for conformance with established procedures and specifications, performing retest as may be required
• Review all incoming certification on primary raw materials for the Melt Department and weld rod for the Weld Department, to materials and company specifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of lab experience
• Organizational skills

• $25‑27 per hour
• 5% quarterly bonus potential
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Educational assistance
• 401(k) with match
• 12.5 days of accrued PTO
• Paid holidays

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

Pay Range: $25‑27 per hour.