Laboratory Technician

As an international "Tier 1" partner of the world's major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Lockheed Martin…), Latecoere serves aerospace with innovative solutions for a sustainable world.

The Group is active in all segments of the aerospace industry (commercial, regional, business and military aircraft), in two areas of activity: Aerostructures and Interconnection Systems. The Group employs over 5,000 people in 15 countries.

In November 2022, Latecoere completed the acquisition of Canadian-domiciled Avcorp Industries, becoming Latecoere’ s Aerostructures Canadian unit.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Primary Function

This position is responsible for performing expert laboratory activities to industry standards, customer and Latecoere requirements for ongoing materials testing, certification and processes monitoring, validation, as well as development of standard testing procedures, test plans, test results analysis and reporting in a proactive and continual improvement environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop material and process qualification test procedures to industry standards and customer requirements.
• Perform chemical solution analysis.
• Perform non-metallic and metallic material testing.
• Perform corrosion testing.
• Material, process, instrumentation certification
• Perform data analysis, interpretations and correlations using standard methodologies along with recognized statistical techniques.
• Participate in the lab testing system improvement activity aiming for compliance to ISO 17025 or equivalent.
• Perform test audits.
• Initiates, investigates and participates in corrective and preventive action teams to address product or process non-conformances.
• Participate actively in the implementation of industry standards, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the measuring, testing and monitoring equipment calibration.
• Supports and/or provides training in the application of laboratory testing procedures.
• Participate actively in multifunctional team activities or focus groups involved in 5S, Kaizen, productionization, new manufacturing or test system (process, equipment, technology) implementation and validation, as applicable.
• Carries out other tasks as assigned by the Director, QA in the QA team effort to meet set business objectives for the Quality Assurance Department.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in chemical, material science (physical metallurgy), engineering, or equivalent, diploma or degree.
• Able to carry out all associated testing and other procedures with the approved standards.
• Able to perform all required functions without direct supervision.
• Ability to learn all standard software packages for documenting procedures.
• A successful candidate must be willing to undergo CGP & ITAR security clearance.
• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Working Conditions

• Unionized environment
• Some areas have rotating shifts. Must be available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings

Latecoere Aerostructure's Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, while fostering equal opportunity employment.

In an effort to encourage work-life balance, Avcorp staff members work a 9-day fortnight schedule, receiving every second Friday off.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $34.30-$40.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for COVID 19?
• Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident?

Work Location: In person