Summary: In this position you will perform chemical and process testing using laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, glassware, pH meter, and a TDS meter. You will work directly with chemicals and chemical solutions to help maintain the chemical processing specifications. You will also help keep the laboratory clean and professional looking. In addition, you will perform other laboratory duties in accordance with instructions given by the Laboratory Supervisor or by a qualified trainer under direct supervision.
Responsibilities:
Level 1:
* Adhere to all safety requirements and enforce compliance.
* Handle and transport hazardous waste in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
* Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
* Input data into the laboratory software program in an accurate and timely manner.
* Perform hydration testing.
* Obtain chemical samples for titrations.
* Setup and operation of the Tensiometer for surface tension verification.
* Perform sampling inspections.
* Temperature verification of the penetrant water, ovens, tanks, salt spray, and other lab equipment.
* Cleaning and proper care of the drum pump, vacuum, meters, and other lab equipment.
* Clean out tanks for new makeup.
* pH / TDS meter setup and operation.
* Adhesion tests on panels.
* Keep laboratory, chemical storage area, and any other area that the laboratory is responsible for clean and organized.
Qualifications:
Level 1:
* Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
* Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
* Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
* Must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours and overtime, including weekends, as required by the work schedule and production needs
* Must be able to capture and assimilate information quickly.
* Must be able to pay attention to detail.
* Maintain and reinforce Orizon Aerostructures quality standards to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Skills Required
- Adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours and overtime, including weekends
- Ability to capture and assimilate information quickly
- Attention to detail
- Maintain and reinforce company quality standards to meet customer expectations
What We Do
Orizon manufactures large complex structural components, provides metal finish processing, and fabricates major sub-assemblies for leading airframe manufacturers in the commercial aerospace, defense, space, and general aviation industries. The company’s investments in digitized systems/software, proprietary engineering/ programming techniques, advanced machine tools, and automated assembly technologies provides affordable solutions for the largest Aerospace and Defense manufacturers in the world. Orizon is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with HUBZone Certified facilities in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Orizon founders and our team have years of proven experience in the airframe manufacturing industry and understand what it takes to be successful. Our approach is focused on creating an interconnected team with a common mission. We operate on a model that emphasizes over-communication and the importance of daily metrics tied to aligned incentives. Orizon significantly enhances efficiencies and lowers costs and capital investment expenses for aircraft OEM’s by supplying monolithic, pre-assembled airframe sections. We employ highly advanced, high-speed 5-axis machining capabilities to produce large-scale, complex aluminum structures and assemblies. These include major airframe components, bulkheads, integrated structural panels, spars, skins, webs, floors, and other mechanical structures in dimensions as large as 248” x 98” x 28" with 30,000 RPM and 161 HP. All manufacturing operations are driven by sophisticated automation programs to ensure ultra-precision within exacting tolerances, as well as close monitoring for quality control in keeping with strict government requirements and regulations.
