Team leader/senior technician job description

As the NDTE Team Lead, you will manage and supervise team personnel; operate, maintain and service Armor Inspection System (AIS); and inspect body armor plates for integrity at the Sierra Army Depot (SIAD).
Essential Job Functions: (not limited to duties as described - performs related duties as requested)

+ Supervise a small team of personnel at SIAD to conduct non-destructive testing of body armor plates. Setup and initialize Armor Inspection System.

+ Diagnose performance issues and make repairs.

+ Operate system.

+ Unpacking and packing body armor plates.

+ Making minor cosmetic repairs to body armor plates.

+ Supervise technicians.

+ Organize and manage mission.

+ Develop and submit reports.

Level of Supervision: Works unsupervised in a reliable manner to complete all tasks within schedule and quality standards.

Required Education & Experience:

+ HS Graduate or GED

Contractor Personnel shall demonstrate the following:

+ Leadership experience performing in a supervisory or team lead position within the past 5 years.

+ Ability to read and utilize mechanical drawings and manuals.

+ At least 3 years of previous experience, within the last 5 years, performing general electrical control and electronic troubleshooting, and circuit-level troubleshooting and system-level control wiring troubleshooting.

+ At least 3 years of previous experience, within the last 5 years, with Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 operating systems, including the use of basic Microsoft Operating Systems commands.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Excel to view database tables.

License & Certifications:

NDTE Team Lead/Technician shall take and pass:

+ The Armor Inspection System (AIS) Manufacturer's exam

+ A basic electronics exam to demonstrate proficiency.

An exam grade of 75% or higher is required to pass both exams.

+ Forklift license a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

Prior experience with NDTE program a plus.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

This is a physically demanding job. Constant lifting and moving body armor plates. Frequently moving 25 or more pounds.

Travel:

Potential to travel 25% of the time with occasional OCONUS deployments.

Security Clearance:

Possession of a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

IAP - Ingenuity and Purpose

www.iapws.com

As a leading international services company for more than 65 years, IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. (IAP) provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. IAP is a world-class leader in providing Program Management, IT & Communications, Aviation & Engineering Solutions, Power Solutions, and Infrastructure & Logistics to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.

IAP is an EOE, including disability/vets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Required SkillsRequired Experience

A Senior Calibration Technician is the highest-level technician position within Transcat. These technicians will have the ability to calibrate equipment in at least 6 disciplines - or a competency level of 4-5 (expert) in at least two disciplines.
Major Areas of Responsibility

+ Perform their own calibration work with little to no supervision

+ Must be able to explain calibration issues and processes to customers when needed

+ Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager

+ Able to conduct calibration work at customer onsites with little to no supervision

+ Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques and be able to design budgets.

+ Clear comprehension of uncertainties

+ Maintain calibration standards.

+ Must be able to perform these functions within a laboratory or customer onsite setting

+ Must be able to gather and process data review when necessary

+ Must be able to travel up to 50% of designated work schedule

Primary Objectives:

+ Train and develop fellow technicians in a management role

+ Coordinate work schedule for the lab

+ Develop and implement process improvements

+ Provide detail analysis of calibration processes and uncertainties

+ Develop and produce budgets

+ Develop and produce data reviews

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Must be fully experienced in at least two disciplines or advanced understanding of multiple disciplines

+ Extensive statistical background preferred

+ Familiarity with complex tools and equipment

+ Must be able to work with and understand new equipment

+ Advanced proficiency with office computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

+ Advanced organizational and time management skills

+ Elite interpersonal skills when interact with customers

+ Position will include team lead and managerial responsibilities

+ Candidates with experience in PMEL, PME, TMDE, Metrology, Calibration, ASQ CCT, METCAL, GPETE, Electronics, GCAMS, or Avionics highly desired

Education and Experience:

+ Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

+ 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) or TMDE (Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment) training + military experience in the calibration field plus 2+ years civilian experience preferred.

+ Senior calibration technicians will be required pass the ASQ CCT.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.

We will make reasonable accommodations for personal with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless to do so poses an undue hardship on the organization or a direct threat to health or safety reasonably accommodate individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

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ID: 2022-2838

External Company Name: Transcat, Inc.

External Company URL: www.transcat.com

Street: 1503 E Orangethorpe Avenue

Novelis is the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, producing an estimated 19 percent of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 11,600 employees in 25 operating facilities on four continents and is investing close to $1.5 billion in global rolling and recycling expansions to meet the growing demand for our premium product.

The Novelis Global Research and Technology Center (NGRTC) is seeking a Lab Team Leader, Sr. Technologist I to join our team in Kennesaw, Ga. The person in this role will report to the R&D Lab Manager and will have 9 direct reports. The ideal candidate will be working in collaboration with physical/process metallurgy, process technology labs, and value stream groups to develop leading-edge product and process technologies in current and emerging markets for Novelis. The candidate will act as an advocate and will support the day-to-day running of a dedicated team in their department. In addition to overseeing a team, the Sr. Technologist I will perform analysis in various laboratories such as: Corrosion, Surface Treatment and Coatings. The Lab Team Leader owns all aspects driving ongoing improvement by having oversight of training, instruments/equipment, ISO Compliance, and the users of the lab to ensure the safety and efficiency of the lab.
Responsibilities:

+ Lead and manage a team of 5-8 technologists, technicians and engineers

+ Oversee all aspects of team management, including annual performance review, talent review and succession planning

+ Identify growth opportunities for direct reports to ensure continuous development.

+ Serves as an advisor to lab responsibles to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems

+ Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Quality System protocols are current, maintained, and applied with an emphasis on good laboratory practices, i.e., implementation and maintenance of housekeeping programs, ISO 17025 compliance, and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) compliance

+ Ensure all users/visitors are compliant with all Safety Absolutes and other EHS initiatives.

+ Participate in the safety walk-throughs and ensure any highlighted issues and improvement opportunities are addressed

+ Ensure all laboratory staff is properly trained in Standard Operating Procedures, Quality System protocols, and equipment specific requirements.

+ Assist in formulating and implementing the short and long-range goals for the operation of the NGRTC laboratories

+ Monitor deployment of the team's resources, identifying constraints, working with teams and other leaders to implement effective cross-training plans to mitigate constraints.

+ Drive enhancements of the laboratory's capabilities by improving existing equipment and methods, or making recommendations on introduction of new ones

+ Propose new equipment additions and justifications for annual capital investment planning. Oversee purchase and commission of equipment within proposed budget and on-time

+ Familiar with aluminum is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

+ requires 5 years of progressive experience and a BS in a relevant field, i.e. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biology, or equivalent experience

+ Hands on laboratory experience working on material characterization and testing, R&D, or manufacturing environment

+ Basic knowledge with ASTM corrosion testing a plus, i.e., ASTM G85, G44, G67

+ Ability to balance multiple priorities across multiple projects or work streams.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of the KPIs for a work area or project and the link to the significance to the business. Learning knowledge of other disciplines.

+ Maintains awareness of latest technologies relevant to lab operations.

+ Ability to independently isolate a problem and draw upon knowledge and experience to design appropriate possible solutions

+ Considers multiple aspects in problem solving (e.g. economics, operating, maintenance, technical) in area of responsibility

+ Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in leading a cross-functional team

+ Master's Degree in a relevant field

+ Ability to learn multiple experimental disciplines with respect to corrosion and surface treatment

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family's well-being:

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Health savings accounts - Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

+ Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage

+ Paid vacation and competitive personal time off

+ 401(k) savings plan with company match

+ Retirement savings plans - medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange

+ Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family

+ Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Novelis' Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists and scientists. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.


Name: Novelis Global R&T

Street: 1950 Vaughn Road