T/A Non-Metl Lab

Job description

Overview: - Conduct laboratory research and development testing, prototype manufacturing, and production manufacturing of non-metallic materials for all classes of US Navy Submarines. - Work daily with plastics, elastomers, epoxies, adhesive systems, paint systems, rubbers, fiberglass, solvents, and other chemicals. - Formulate, mold, and cast non-metallic materials for multiple applications. - Follow and execute written Laboratory requests, work instructions, and testing documents. - Operate various laboratory equipment including curing ovens, vacuum pumps, water baths, processors, batch mixers, standard power tools, etc. - Operate standard sand blasting, paint spraying, and powder coating equipment. - Conduct analytical testing using hardness gauges, viscometers, balances, pH meters, mil thickness gauges, dynamic test machines, etc. - Work daily with other technicians and Laboratory Engineers. - Maintain a written Laboratory Log Book containing all supporting documentation and test data required for each assignment. - Support urgent shipyard construction activities, including on-hull specialty non-metallic component repairs and testing. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: 1+ ye...