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Seemann Composites, LLC was founded on its research and development innovation with composite fabrication processes and revolutionized the composites industry with the invention of SCRIMP, Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process. Patented thirty-two (32) years ago, SCRIMP continues to be the manufacturing approach for a large assortment of customer-focused products developed by our team. Seemann Composites is recognized as a world leader in composites manufacturing, providing state of the art composite and polymer solutions and technologies. As a Critical Supplier to the United States Navy’s Industrial Base, Seemann Composites develops and manufactures specialized products in support of the submarine fleets and amphibious programs, in new construction and fleet maintenance. Customer commitments provide a strong backlog of work across many platforms and programs. SCI seeks motivated individuals who desire to have a direct impact and participate in all aspects of product design, development, and manufacturing to support our War Fighters and National Defense.
Seemann Composites is an agile small/medium size company with the flexibility to react quickly to customer needs and unencumbered by large corporate structure when making strategic business and technical moves. Our engineers participate in product development from beginning to delivery, in a truly unique multifaceted workplace environment. Seemann Composites is AS9100 Quality System certified.
Seemann Composites has an opening for a Lab Testing Technician at our facility in Gulfport, MS. The work will include interfacing with engineering and IPT team members.
Typical duties for Lab Technician would include but not be limited to:
- Perform mechanical test on polymer and composites using Instron test machine while following or developing test procedures with limited supervision
- Collecting, managing, organizing, and storing all test specimens
- Ability to decipher and analyze test results within project guidelines and specs
- Formulate white papers or presentations to present results to engineering and management
- Maintain lab safety and cleanliness
- Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment
- Perform Titration test of chemicals using auto and manual titration processes
- Maintain calibration log of all lab equipment
Job Requirements:
- Two-year technical degree + experience or 2 or more years of mechanical lab experience.
- Experience with composite and polymer materials preferred, but not necessary.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Familiar and able to read engineering drawings & specifications
- Due to the nature of our work, United States Citizenship, is required.
- Must be able to obtain and hold DOD security clearance.
- Capable to set up and maintain Instron test machine and fixtures
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in the field of composites testing and/or inspection preferred.
- Being able to conduct or interact in meetings to relay test results to internal staff or customer
- Critical thinker & decision maker
- Experience operating in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System
- Experience in working with vendors and suppliers
- Hands-on composite fabrication experience, or composite fabrication support
- Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T, technical requirements and specifications and material requirements
Company Benefits:
- Health Insurance with zero to low deductible and out of pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401K plan including 100% match up to 5% of total compensation
- Life Insurance
- Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays in addition to paid plant closure between Christmas and New Years
- Start PTO of 120 hours/year
- Additional paid leave for Adverse Weather Events and Bereavement
Essential Physical Requirement:
- Ability to bend, stoop or climb as necessary to perform required inspections.
- Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces and lift loads of approximately 50 pounds
- Stand; bend, kneel, walk, stoop, crouch, and sit.
- Use hands and finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Repeat the same movements.
- Bend and twist their body.
- Climb stairs/ladders.
- Be able to lift, push, pull, or occasionally carry heavy objects.
- Vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The Manufacturing and office work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
To apply go to www.seemanncomposites.com or call 228.351.8500
The Manufacturing and office work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
To apply go to www.seemanncomposites.com or call 228.351.8500
