• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

• 1+ years of experience in laboratory research and development testing, prototype manufacturing, and/or production manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Materials
• Prior experience working with standard laboratory and manufacturing equipment

• Chemistry knowledge
• Basic Microsoft Office product knowledge
• Basic cutting and machining knowledge
• Experience working with measurement tools