Job description

Moog Space and Defense Group in Chatsworth is looking for a Laboratory Technician on 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm) with ability to occasionally (5-10% yearly) work on 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am) as a backup.

This is a full time, direct hire with Moog Inc. which includes a wide array of benefits from comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurances; paid vacation days, 401k, a retirement savings plan including employer matching; profit sharing.

Your Future Start Here! To be considered please apply directly at https://careers.moog.com/

Learn more about Moog at www.moog.com

What you’ll be working on day to day:

• Independently perform qualification tests and acceptance tests.
• Maintain test logbooks, in a neat and organized manner.
• Assemble test setups, both mechanical and electronic.
• Pump down, monitor, and be responsible for the operation of thermal cycling and thermal vacuum chambers. Including the working with liquid nitrogen.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work environment.

What you’ll need to bring with you:

The Laboratory Technician must have a broad knowledge base spanning from basic electronics and instrumentation, to mechanical systems and thermal vacuum environments. You must also have practical hands on ability to solder, make connectors as well as the ability to use mechanical tools associated with this job.

The following background and experience is required:

• At least 2 years’ experience in electro-mechanical testing.
• A working knowledge of basic electronics.
• Ability to utilize power supplies, digital volt meters, data loggers, oscilloscopes, strip chart recorders, counters, and stepper motor controllers.
• Knowledge of transducers, such torque transducers, encoders and thermal couples.
• Ability to operate thermal cycling chambers and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Mechanical ability to assemble mechanical test setups
• This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands and fingers
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; Candidate must pass a required on-site Vision Screening Examination
• Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds

Important Note:

• Training to occur on 1st shift. Training could be for a period of 6 months, depending on comprehension and ability.

We work in an environment where people trust, respect and encourage one another. We believe in our people and it shows in everything we do. We'd like to invite you to become part of our continued success.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• electro-mechanical testing: 2 years (Required)
• working knowledge of basic electronics: 2 years (Required)
• knowledge of transducers: 2 years (Preferred)
• assemble mechanical test setups: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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