Chemical Lab Technician II 1st Shift
El Cajon, CA - USA
Job Summary
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet.With over 16000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Chemical Technician II will provide chemical process capability to operational and development programs. Accountable for delivering robust capable chemical technician capability as it applies to materials processes and equipment.
- Chemical handling in a dynamic manufacturing setting supporting multiple production lines.
- Work with a cross functional team to execute chemical processes including but not limited to chemical sampling and recharge procedures waste management chemical hadling and storage and chemical laboratory testing.
- Basic troubleshooting of PLC controlled chemical lines.
- Manages the lab and process chemical inventory for the site including determining stock levels and replinishing as necessary.
- Support a DI water filtration station including purity testing and volume management.
- Execute chemical bench testing.
- Oversees records of anlaysis and tank charging in accordance with NADCAP and OEM standards.
- Services and verfies calibration of pipettes and prepare chemical standards required by test methods.
- Support day to day operation of a chemical laboratory alongside chemical engineers and senior laboratory technicians.
- Work with laboratory equipment to support the periodical testing required to support production.
- Safely and responsibly manange handling of hazardous materials on an industrial scale as well as in a laboratory setting.
- Maintain and optimize the chemical levels in automated vibratory and centrifuge lines to maintain optimal operation.
- Participate as a member of the response team for chemical spills and cleanups.
- Submit monthly Kaizens and continuous improvement projects to optimize production procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Associate degree in chemistry or related science degree or minimum 3 years of chemical lab experience or related functions preferably aerospace.
- Ability to review and understand customer and NADCAP requirements.
- Demonstrated familiarity with specifications testing equipment hand tools analytical instruments pipettes burettes and pneumatic pumps.
- Demonstrated interpersonal organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of chemical processing and handling.
- Must be able to obtain a forklift certification
- Must have or be able to obtain a HAZWOPER certification
Preferred Qualification:
- GKN Experience
- Bachelors degree in chemistry or related subject
- Experience with metallic coating removal processes automated clean lines and acid etch processes
- Experience with acid handling and safety procedures
- Experience with chemical laboratory testing procedures
- Experience with PLC controlled systems
Mental and Physical Demands
- Good vision with correction
- Ability to climb ladders lift up to 50 lbs. stand and crouch and occasionally work in small spaces
- Ability to learn the lab and clean line functions
- 25% heavy work 55% light work and 20% desk workMental and Physical Demands
Compensation:
The compensation range for this postion is between: $30.00 - $33.00
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe