Materials Testing Technician

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

The Materials Testing Technician will support engineers in conducting analysis and sample preparation for materials testing in our Marietta, GA lab and occasionally at customer sites. These materials tests are used to determine the properties of advanced materials used in high tech applications such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, power generation, firearms, forensic investigations, etc.

• Conduct sample preparation and assist in performing tests
• Gather data required for performing routine tests and interpret data on routine pass/fail tests
• Learn and follow materials testing and setup procedures, techniques and specifications
• Learn and become proficient at various build and fabrication techniques such as measuring, cutting, drilling, welding etc
• Build and fabricate custom test rigs and fixtures as need
• Learn and adhere to safety procedures
• Review job requirements and set up required test equipment
• Prepare work orders in accordance with QAP for testing to be performed
• Perform test programs and procedures to written instructions
• Interpret and evaluate results to applicable methods, codes and specifications
• Complete reports and documentation; use tools and technology to track work
• Procure supplies for lab with appropriate approvals; update inventories as needed
• Other duties as assigned