Mechanical Testing Lab Technician

Location: Carson, CA

Payrate: $35.00-$38.00 per hour
GracoRoberts – Aerospace Specialty Chemicals

Join GracoRoberts, a 67‑year leader in aerospace materials, and play a hands‑on role in testing products used by customers worldwide.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Testing Lab Technician supports the Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Chemist by testing new and existing resin systems. This role generates mechanical and physical test data for customer requirements, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and production certifications, while also providing backup support for Quality Control (QC) testing.

Responsibilities

Prepare test articles and specimens for mechanical and physical evaluations
Perform testing for development projects and production batches
Organize and maintain electronic test data and detailed lab records
Format customer‑facing test reports
Support QC testing to validate material for shipment
Save and manage project data within company systems
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Experience operating mechanical testing equipment (tensile, lap shear, FTIR, DMA, DSC, TMA, rheometer, thermal conductivity, etc.)
Strong documentation, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to analyze data and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education & Experience

Associate or technical degree in composites, materials, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical testing or lab environment

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GracoRoberts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. GracoRoberts makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Experience:

Chemistry, manufacturing & controls: 1 year (Preferred)
chemical testing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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