Associate Corrosion Testing Lab Tech

About the Role

Join our team in Warner Robins, Georgia, and help protect U.S. Air Force aircraft and equipment by applying advanced coatings and corrosion protection systems. In this hands-on role, you'll work with a skilled team to prepare metal and composite parts for testing and coating. Daily tasks include measuring, cutting, labeling, cleaning, sanding, and preparing parts before applying protective finishes. You'll also maintain accurate records to ensure every project meets quality standards.

You'll learn to apply a variety of protective coatings, including liquid paint, powder coatings, and other specialized finishes used on military aircraft and support equipment. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with your hands, paying attention to detail, and following step-by-step instructions while adhering to U.S. Air Force technical procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and composite parts for testing and coating through measuring, cutting, labeling, cleaning, and sanding.
• Apply protective coatings, including liquid paint, powder coatings, and specialized military finishes.
• Maintain accurate records of work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Follow U.S. Air Force technical procedures and safety standards for surface preparation and coating application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Dependability and enjoyment of hands-on work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read and follow step-by-step instructions.
• Comfort using a computer for everyday tasks, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision after training.
• U.S. citizenship (required due to federal government research contracts).
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or four or more years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• USAF aircraft structural maintenance experience.
• Four years of directly relevant experience in U.S. Air Force corrosion control materials and equipment.
• Experience processing corrosion and coatings specimens in accordance with test plans.
• Experience mixing and spraying common military aircraft coating systems.
• Extensive familiarity with aerospace structural materials, corrosion and coatings test specifications, and military/commercial standards.
• Extensive familiarity with USAF technical orders 1-1-8, 1-1-691, and 35-1-3.
• Aircraft corrosion control experience on USAF aircraft and support equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of USAF organizational, intermediate, and depot corrosion and coating operations.
• Support program experience (e.g., safety, haz-mat, haz-waste, RPP).