Corrosion Lab Technician

Job Details

Job Location

ATS - CORPORATE OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA

Description

The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, and certification services. The Company serves a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense.

ATS is headquartered in Marietta, GA and employs over 1,900 team members at approximately 70 locations across the United States. Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world.

In this role, the Corrosion Lab Technician will:

• Review job requirements and set up required test equipment.

• Prepare work orders for testing to be performed.

• Perform test programs and procedures to written instructions.

• Conduct corrosion, weathering and/or environmental qualification evaluations of metal and plastic parts (cyclic corrosion, salt spray, thermal/humidity, environmental cycles, etc) involved with various industries and applications (automotive, aerospace, consumer products, military, etc.)

• Interpret and evaluate results to applicable methods, codes and specifications.

• Complete reports and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Mechanically inclined with basic math skills

• Candidate must be willing and able to work varying hours

• Candidate must have good communication skills and be computer literate.

• Excellent oral/written skills

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

• Familiarity with Excel/Word

• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. daily and often

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team but also exhibit a high level of autonomy

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb a variety of test procedures and methods

• Attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to handle fast-changing priorities in a quality-driven environment

• “Can do” attitude

  Preferred Requirements:

• BS or AS degree or some courses in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or in a related field of study is preferred

• Familiarity with test procedures such as ASTM, SAE, ISO, DIN or IEEE is preferred

• Hands-on experience with any of the following is highly preferred: Weathering tests, salt, corrosion, humidity or any other environmental testing

• Basic mechanical design and machining experience is also preferred

  “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

  EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

  Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.