Materials Lab - Engineering Technician
Bell Helicopter - Fort Worth, Texas
Engineering Technician in Non-Metallic Materials and Processing Lab.
Responsibilities:
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Laying up, bagging, and curing of composite and metal bonded panels; including setting up and running an autoclave.
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Machining, drilling, trimming and end tabbing of composite test specimens.
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Adhesive bonding with both paste and film adhesives, apply primers.
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Setting up and performing mechanical tests on various test coupon configurations; mechanical testing to include both static and fatigue tests, with and without strain gauges and/or extensometers, over wide range of temperatures.
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Conducting Destructive Testing & Evaluation of various production aircraft components and write summary technical report of the findings and conclusions.
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Leading mini projects (Test Requests) through all stages to completion; interfacing with the customer when needed.
Education:
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Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering or commensurate training and certification.
Experience:
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Possess a mechanical aptitude
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Technical knowledge of the use and application of adhesives, sealants, primers and composites.
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Ability to perform composite layup, bagging and curing, machining, bonding, including the ability to run an autoclave.
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Ability to use all equipment commonly used for composite specimen preparation (oven, grinder, drill press, cutting machine, band saws, platen press, etc.)
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Possess with mechanical testing using automated equipment and data acquisition systems.
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Possess above average level of technical writing abilities and demonstrate ability to use advanced computer software tools.
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Be able to read and interpret computerized drawings and parts lists.
Posted: 30+ days ago
