Overview
Laboratory Technician – Competitive + Benefits + Annual Bonus – Welwyn Garden City – Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Laboratory Technician to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City
Responsibilities
* Hydrogen content testing
* Tensile Testing
* Vickers Micro-hardness & Rockwell hardness testing
* Grain size Tests
* Bend test
* Potting-up & polishing samples for
o Metallographic testing
o Alpha Case Testing
o Intergranular Attack Testing
o Heat Affected Zone Testing
* Daily and Weekly Analysis of chemical process tanks, calculating & recommending additions of solution top-ups / New make-up
* Manage laboratory stock levels, obtain quotes, order consumables, book goods in
* Support test piece preparation (punching, cutting, drilling etc.)
* Housekeeping duties
* Participate in laboratory audits both internal and external
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (word, excel etc.)
* Operator overchecks
* Internal Calibration of equipment
* Archive/Storage of Test pieces
Qualifications
* Degree educated in a material science or minimum of 3 years working in a material testing laboratory.
* Working in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to manage your time efficiently
* Working with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
* Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems
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Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
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Closing Date: 29/10/2025
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