Quality Assurance Technician - Mechanical Testing

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe.  Hexcel seeks individuals who embrace our values – putting safety first, always; leading with integrity, delivering quality; One Hexcel; improving today, better tomorrow. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a QA Technician – Mechanical Testing for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. Start rate:  $27.84 Per Hour during the New Hire Orientation Period – normally 90 calendar days, then increases to $30.02 Per Hour.   This position pays a $1.75 per hour shift premium and is on our “T3” 2x2x5x5 shift: Monday, Thursday, and Friday (Week 1) 7:00PM to 7:00AM; and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Week 2) 7:00PM to 7:00AM.  Note that the workday on this shift is designated by the day the shift ends.  Overtime is often required.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

·      Prepares samples and performs mechanical tests on core and other products to verify compliance to Hexcel, customer, or military specifications for compliance and certification.

·      Performs all physical property tests including lap, tension and beam shear, delamination, compression, crush, drum peel test, etc. 

·      Evaluates materials for defects or anomalies that might impact mechanical test results. Review and evaluate test results and variations within a test series to determine acceptability based on established criteria. Files block routings, print and mix routings, and other pertinent documents in proper location after completion of testing and data entry. Purges and archives files as required.

·      Sets up and calibrates equipment as needed per the specifications of the manufacturer.

·      Bonds specimens to appropriate plates/skins using proper platen pressure and temperature. Prepares and cuts test samples to the required dimensions and specifications for mechanical testing.

·      Maintains accurate logs regarding all samples received for testing, what has been tested, sent to customers, put into storage or returned to production for various rework. Works closely with certification team to ensure all requirements in GLIMS are validated and AX transactions are completed.

·      Maintains expertise in quality specifications and test procedures to support compliance with aerospace industry standards.

·      Works in a team environment to reach consensus decisions within the guidelines and boundaries established by the company and maintains constructive relationships with co-workers.

Qualifications:

·      High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. 

·      Minimum of one year experience required preferably in manufacturing. 

·      Must be proficient in use of tape measure and ruler, have basic experience with computer data entry, and be able to maintain document files in alpha and/or numeric order.

·      Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

·      Demonstrated ability to do the following: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.