Mechanical Lab Technician 2nd Shift

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market 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 market. 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 growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. 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 attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
• Be willing to research, evaluate and train new process methods.
• Proficient Windows/MS user.
• Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical test equipment and environmental test chambers.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand industry standards and apply appropriate test methods accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and respond to competing priority demands.
• Demonstrated ability to keep a working lab neat and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and take direction.
• Customer focused, service attitude, high sense of urgency.
• Disciplined and self-directed, process focused approach to managing personal workload.
• Knowledge of PC-based statistical analysis software preferred.
• Knowledge of contact physics preferred.
• Ability to perform light assembly operations including hand soldering preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of failure analysis preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

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