JOB TITLE: Polymer Technician
LOCATION: Horsham, PA
PAY RATE: $35.00-40.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Existing Secret security clearance required and ability to maintain that level during employment.

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri), 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Mon-Fri), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Sun-Thurs) as needed.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Performs hands-on preparation, mixing, weighing, and handling of polymer resins, adhesives, fillers, and additives.

Operates standard fabrication and processing equipment including mixers, pneumatics, viscometers, scales, ovens, vacuum pumps, furnaces, pumps, and curing equipment.

Operates complex polymer mixing control systems using diaphragm pumps, auger style mixers, compressed gas, mass flow meters, heated lines, static mixers, and impingement mixing.

Conducts specimen preparation for mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing.

Operates material characterization equipment including DSC, TGA, rheometers, microscopes, and tensile testers.

Records and documents detailed lab notes, batch records, fabrication logs, and processing data.

Assists in collecting and reducing test data and provides preliminary observations to engineers.

Follows established process documents, work instructions, and safety protocols for polymer processing.

Packages and labels materials, specimens, and shipments per internal procedures.

Supports setup and execution of experiments, production runs, and material processing activities.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Existing Secret security clearance required and ability to maintain that level during employment.

Associate degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Materials, Engineering Technology) or equivalent hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience.

Experience handling polymers, chemicals, adhesives, or similar materials.

Ability to read and follow detailed procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.

Ability to safely lift and move materials up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Basic understanding of laboratory or production equipment operation.

Ability to operate complex polymer mixing control systems.

Experience operating material characterization equipment including DSC, TGA, rheometers, microscopes, and tensile testers.

Ability to work independently and support setup and execution of experiments and production runs.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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