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Textron Metallic Materials Lab Technician (Second Shift) in Grand Prairie, Texas
Metallic Materials Lab Technician (Second Shift)
Description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and the Bell 360 Invictus Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next-generation stop-fold tilt-rotor.
Metallic Materials Lab Technician (Second Shift)
Bring your own mechanical or chemical experience to support the manufacture, design and research and development (R&D) of vertical lift drive systems for aircraft.
You’ll work with other technicians and engineers at Bell to provide lab testing activities for transmission gear heat treat, chemical and other metallic processing methods. These gears will be used on flight aircraft as well as testing environments.
This role is an integral part of the Materials and Process Engineering team at Bell, working to provide safe, effective components across multiple aircraft platforms.
Bell is seeking a Metallic Materials Lab Technician to work on second shift. This position is located at Bells Plant 5 Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX.
This position is onsite.2ndShift is from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday.Work location is Bell plant in Grand Prairie, TX, close to HWY 360.
What you’ll be doing as a Metallic Materials Lab Technician (Second Shift):
Sectioning metallic components & preparing metallurgical mounts
Operating laboratory equipment such as:Analysis Equipment: hardness testers, spectrograph, x-ray fluorescence, gas analyzer, x-ray diffraction, tensile testing, digital & optical microscopes
Preparation Equipment: electro-discharge machining (EDM), band saw, grinders, sanders, cut-off wheels, sand blaster, polisher, metallurgical mounting presses, Chemical analysis and titrations
Perform thermal equipment temperature surveys and pyrometry tasks.
Generate technical laboratory reports.
Statistical analysis of data
Qualifications
Skills You Bring to This Role:
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with chemical and/or materials testing requirements greatly preferred
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Good communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships with theother departments at Bell.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Either an Associate's Degree in Science or Technology OR at least 60 hours completed college credits OR directly related previous work experience ina materials lab.
Entry-level and more senior level candidates with applicable education and/or experience will be considered.
Strong communication and organization skills to properly relay and document results and procedures.
Must be able to work 2 nd shift hours of 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to lift 25 pounds.
Able to wear appropriate PPE as needed
What we offer you in return
You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
And so much more
Bell is Not able to offer relocation assistance for this role.
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Grand Prairie
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: Second Shift
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 06/27/2024, 2:50:12 PM
Job Number: 325362