We are looking for a Manufacturing Lab Specialist to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
As our Manufacturing Lab Specialist, you will prepare materials, and assist as required during welding, sectioning, polishing, and etching cross sections for evaluation of weld procedure qualifications and welder performance qualifications. You will also engage in production welding issues as they arise. Additionally, you will provide support with regards to production welding research and development as well as production welding process improvement.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
Upon receiving written or oral instructions, plan the sequence of operations necessary to developoperating parameters and manufacturing procedures for new welding, brazing, or manufacturingprocesses.
Perform development functions or feasibility studies which require a high level of skill and judgementsuch as required for joining dissimilar metals, new metals, or metals with unknown weldingcharacteristics.
Lay out and plan operation details, conduct necessary testing, document data developed, administersupport, and follow support required by others to assure timely completion of projects.
Plan the sequence of operations and direct/or perform the functions necessary to evaluate newequipment vital to manufacturing, welding, and brazing. Arrange for and administer the fabrication andsectioning of suitable mockups for the equipment evaluation.
Advise engineers as to the progress of projects. Discuss and make recommendations based onobservations and understanding of available manufacturing techniques to continue or alter the scope ofthe project to ensure success.
Participate in design reviews to discuss the applicability of developed welding and manufacturingtechniques in the @context of the job at-hand.
Set up, test, troubleshoot, and debug (as required) pilot manufacturing and welding equipment in thelaboratory prior to release for production. Record operating characteristics, observe parametersensitivity, and submit report to responsible engineer.
Consider different factors such as electrode selection, voltage, amperage, arc length, electrode position,preheat, interpass temperatures, travel speeds, wire feed speed, and gas flow when troubleshooting tosatisfy design requirements. Record parameters and setup (including sketches) in addition to any otherpertinent information pertaining to the job.
Provide troubleshooting assistance when requested by operations to resolve problems with productionequipment, processes, or procedures.
Participate in root cause analysis investigations and corrective action reports when production issuesarise.
Provide assistance to shop personnel during production welding/brazing/fabrication/etc., as required.
Assemble and fabricate components for welding, brazing, manufacturing, or research and developmentfrom limited engineering information (such as rough sketches or general design concepts).
Analyze test results in equipment or process studies.
Support field service activities by participating in repairs, mock-ups, and lab preparations.
Provide assistance to Manufacturing Laboratory Technician - Class A and Manufacturing LaboratoryTechnician - Class B in field service activities as required.
Provide welding guidance to production welders when a Welder Performance Qualification training isrequired per welding code
What You Bring:
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
High school degree plus formal welding training from a vocational or postsecondary institution, or itsequivalence.
Minimum of two years' experience as a Manufacturing Laboratory Technician - Class A, or its equivalent inmetal joining or manufacturing facility requiring the same experience.
Knowledge of machinery including the following: drill press, lathe, milling machine, hand tools,welding and brazing equipment
Knowledge of welding and brazing processes, non-destructive testing processes, machining methods, and metallographic processing.
Who we are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
