Lab Technician
United States of America
Washington
Tukwila
EPD
FTI
Operations
On-Site
Full Time
6182
Fatigue Technology (FTI) officially entered the commercial aerospace industry in 1969 when it helped pioneer the cold expansion process with the Boeing Company. Since then, FTI has engineered cold expansion based applications in support of major OEMs and MROs across the globe including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Bell, and Sikorsky. The FTI split sleeve cold expansion process specification is generally accepted as the industry standard. Cold Expansion is used on almost every commercial and military aircraft in the world due to the proven solution of crack growth and the long term benefits to both the structures fatigue life and the cost savings in installation and maintenance. The Cold Expansion method is also used to install rivetless nut plates, blind fasteners, bushings, liners, and fittings in both metal and composite applications.
Position Summary
Perform inspection, processing and testing of FTI products in accordance with procedures in laboratory environment.
Core Competencies Required for this Position
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting skills
Primary Responsibilities
- Human Resources PCC Corporate Safety Training
- FTI Split Sleeve Cold Expansion training course certification
- Annual QA Awareness training covering:
- Employee Guidebook
- Level I, II and III Work Instructions in the Lab/Engineering Work Instruction (DM 529878)
- General
- Ability to use general measurement and FTI lab test equipment as outlined (DM832581)
- Applies process and quality specifications to FTI and customer parts
- Organizes and perform test programs
- Assists Engineering with planning and performing test programs
- Performs routine maintenance
- Organize chemicals (primers/sealants/solvents) used in lab
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting and summarizing information
- Communicates with sales, production, and customers to achieve goals and meet schedules of projects
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree in Engineering or related discipline OR 2 years of experience in an engineering environment
- FILE Product Lifecycle Management software
- Office software: MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Good understanding of FTI tooling and processes
- Good understanding of standard testing practices, methods and equipment operations
- Ability to use calipers, micrometer, tri-mic, optical comparator and other measurement equipment in the lab. Have QA stamp.
This requisition is closed to applications.
