CareerPlan

Mid-Level Quality Lab Technician

Wichita, KansasFull-time$53k–$81k2026-09-02 → 2026-11-04

Core

Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, packaging, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements for chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.

Role type

Mid-level quality lab technician (manufacturing)

Builds

Aerostructures including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Composite and aluminum materials

Required skills

raw materials testing, chemical analysis, physical property testing, mechanical property testing, regulatory compliance testing, oven and autoclave operation, vacuum and pressure bag testing, composite material handling, mold preparation, precision measuring

Preferred skills

shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, lay-up tools, fiber/void/resin content testing, composite sample preparation

Technologies

ovens, autoclaves, automated material cutters, precision measuring instruments

Responsibilities

Conduct tests on metallic and non-metallic materials to validate compliance with conformance specifications, Apply existing techniques and procedures with recommendations for improved efficiency, Load, unload and operate ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies, Cut fabrics and composite materials to size, Sand, polish molds and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC