Metallurgical Test Technician at Aerojet Rocketdyne

Job Title:  NDT Technician D

Job lD: 10279

Job Location:  Jonesborough, Tennessee

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:  

 Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, seeking an NDT Technician D.

NDT Technician D will report to the Sr. Manager of Quality and Mission Assurance at the Jonesborough Tennessee location.  The NDT Technician D will perform operations within the Metallurgical Laboratory in support of any and all production and Research & Development programs for the Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee facility.  This position works to achieve operational targets within the job area which have impact on the overall achievement/results for the team and the site.  This position may require the ability to work extended hours, overtime and/or provide support for weekend or off shift production schedules.

Essential Functions: 

• General oversight and operation of the Metallurgical Lab including testing of materials for acceptance, ordering general laboratory supplies, and supporting Engineering on development efforts.
• Advanced set up and operation of metallurgical experimental and processing equipment.
• Collection and compilation of experimental data.
• Coordination of materials testing.
• Maintaining equipment assigned (MTS Tensile, SEM, Hardness tester, etc.)
• Performing documentation control.
• Prepare reports to for supervisor review.
• Make recommendations for solutions, as appropriate.
• Assist in undertaking first data reduction from experimental observations.
• Assist in experimental data recording.
• Perform receiving inspection in raw materials per direction of supervisor.
• Accept or reject material based on required specifications.
• Approve and issue metallurgical test reports.
• Place material on hold until inspection/testing is complete.
• Release accepted material for further processing.
• Release accepted material for further processing per direction of supervisor.
• Exercises sound judgement in the performance of daily duties.
• Communicates with others both inside and outside the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to understand and reach an agreement.
• Train assigned personnel to perform as a back-up for Met Lab operations.
• Performing general housekeeping duties as required.
• May be required to provide assistance within other areas of the facility.

Qualifications: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of metallurgical processing and testing techniques (Tensile Testing, Hardness testing, sample preparation, metallography charpy testing, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic mechanics and mathematics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general equipment maintenance.
• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills and literacy. 
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel and work in a team environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and techniques of instrumental analysis
• Technical writing skills are desired.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Chemical Laboratory experience a plus