Lab Technician

Job description
Conduct chemical and physical analyses at GE Aerospace Wales, a leading jet engine maintenance facility.

Your role

Key responsibilities include:
• Conducting routine chemical and physical analysis of chemical tanks and water supplies in line with OEM ASTM standards.
• Assessing results for applicability, validity, and conformance to specifications and statistical trends.
• Using various analytical equipment and displaying knowledge of traditional wet chemistry test methods.
• Maintaining and routinely calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of fuels and oils according to OEM and ASTM standards.
• Designing, planning, and conducting key laboratory testing to support internal and external GE departments.
• Planning and writing technique sheets for all engine types.
• Understanding chemicals and associated hazards for site-wide etching solutions.
• Undertaking airworthiness cleanliness checks of engine parts by microscope analysis.
• Demonstrating confidence and competency in ad hoc tasks and time management.
• Analyzing metallic-coated products with an understanding of material science.
• Preparing samples and determining evaluation criteria for thermal spray coating integrity.
• Performing tensile bond and hardness tests on thermal spray coatings.
• Ordering and controlling analytical grade chemicals in the lab stock.
• Making decisions based on specialized knowledge, both independently and as part of a team.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:
• Ability to conduct chemical and physical analyses.
• Knowledge of OEM ASTM standards.
• Experience with analytical equipment and wet chemistry test methods.
• Skills in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of material science and chemical hazards.
• Competency in sample preparation and evaluation criteria.
• Confidence in decision-making and time management.

Benefits

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, including:
• Non-contributory pension
• Performance-related bonus
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with options to buy or sell

Training development

GE Aerospace provides robust apprenticeship, internship, and work experience programs to nurture future talent and ensure long-term success and innovation.

Career progression

Opportunities for career advancement are supported through professional development and internal growth within GE Aerospace.

How to apply

Applications are welcome from all candidates, including those requiring sponsorship to work in the UK. BPSS clearance is required and must be maintained.

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