Mechanical Test Technician
Nesco Resource ·nescoresource.com
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Description:
Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.
Position Description
***'s Accelerated Materials & Product Development (AMPD) group in Moorestown, NJ, is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Materials Characterization Lab Technician to support our next-generation aerospace and defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
•Sample Preparation: Execute precise sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis. Conduct metallographic acid etching as required
•Materials Characterization: Operate sophisticated analytical tools to support Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal Analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA).
•Mechanical Testing: Conduct mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards and/or LM internal procedures. Bond strain gages as required
•Data Logging & Documentation: Compile raw data into technical presentations, record and communicate observations
•Physical Material Handling: Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test
•Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other lab infrastructure
Basic Qualifications
•Lab Competency: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment.
Desired Skills
•Prior experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames (Instron).
•Experience conducting failure analysis activity.
•Familiarity with aerospace/military specifications and industry standards (ASTM).
•Strong communication skills
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.
Position Description
***'s Accelerated Materials & Product Development (AMPD) group in Moorestown, NJ, is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Materials Characterization Lab Technician to support our next-generation aerospace and defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
•Sample Preparation: Execute precise sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis. Conduct metallographic acid etching as required
•Materials Characterization: Operate sophisticated analytical tools to support Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal Analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA).
•Mechanical Testing: Conduct mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards and/or LM internal procedures. Bond strain gages as required
•Data Logging & Documentation: Compile raw data into technical presentations, record and communicate observations
•Physical Material Handling: Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test
•Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other lab infrastructure
Basic Qualifications
•Lab Competency: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment.
Desired Skills
•Prior experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames (Instron).
•Experience conducting failure analysis activity.
•Familiarity with aerospace/military specifications and industry standards (ASTM).
•Strong communication skills
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Where is the Mechanical Test Technician job located?
The Mechanical Test Technician role with Nesco Resource is based in Moorestown, NJ, US.
What does the Mechanical Test Technician role pay?
Nesco Resource lists the Mechanical Test Technician role at USD 35–50 per hour.
Is the Mechanical Test Technician role full-time or contract?
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