Mechanical Lab Technician 2nd Shift Job South Gate area,California USA,Manufacturing / Production

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine spanet. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil gas applications;

commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren

E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine spanets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, CA., Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services, our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services, and heat treat capability.

Position Summary:

With minimal supervision, the Mechanical Lab Technician leverages their technical and laboratory experience to setup and operate standard and custom test equipment to conduct specimen testing according to specifications, while meeting Safety, Quality, Productivity and other standards.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time) ***

Primary Duties Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
Interpret customer prints and specifications for testing procedures.
Select the proper fixturing and testing equipment for testing products.
Set up and operate standard and custom test equipment including microscopes, Instron type force equipment, vibration, mechanical shock, and other mechanical lab-related test equipment.
Conduct tests, analyzes data and documents results; participates in test readiness reviews.
Conduct product evaluation and performance analysis. Establish performance and reliability of the products being tested.
Demonstrated ability to follow work procedures for every specimen tested; cannot deviate from work standards.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities such as cross-training and testing in other labs.
Good housekeeping of lab area and equipment, and always a safety-first attitude.
Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory and test-related problems. Escalate when needed.
Periodically check and evaluate in-process procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A technical degree or certification is highly preferred but not required.
1+ years of relevant work experience in a mechanical lab.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time) ***

Required Skills:

An effective technical aptitude along with the ability to work independently, yet interact closely with other departments, customers, and vendors.
Ability to analyze test data.
Ability and willingness to adapt and be flexible to an ever-changing growth environment.
High…