Department
NIAR Adv Tech Lab Aerospace Syst

Campus Location
Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type
Part Time

Pay
$15 - 18 per hour

Work Schedule
Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story
NIAR ATLAS is looking for a student to work in our Non-Destructive Testing lab to perform ultrasonics with a variety of techniques as well as laser shearography and infrared thermography. The technician will be responsible for conducting tests on a variety of materials and structures with a primary emphasis being composite structures.

Job Summary
A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties
o Perform non-destructive testing on materials, components, and structures according to specific codes and procedures or the instructions given by the lab manager.
o Evaluate test results to the lab manager
o Operate and maintain testing equipment and tools including scanners, ultrasonic equipment, X-ray equipment, shearography equipment, and thermography equipment.
o Be capable of designing or learning how to design your own stands and or jigs that you may need to perform a specific test.
o Maintaining a safe work environment.
o Give presentations during the lab manager’s absence when necessary.
o Provide technical support to engineers and anyone else who may need help understanding results.
o Collaborate with other NDT labs as well as technicians to help with the interpretation of results.
o Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds when needed to carry large structures or to do what is necessary in your daily job activities.
o The work is primarily performed in a laboratory setting but occasionally field work will be required with possible travel.
o Technicians may be required to work in confined spaces and at heights.
o Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, and radiation.

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements
o Currently enrolled in an NDT program at WSU Tech or Cowley County Community College or previously finished with the program looking for an OJT opportunity is required.
o Classroom UT1, UT2 classes, and X-ray with radiation safety already completed is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
o Individuals need to have excellent attention to detail day in and day out.
o Needs to be capable of solving problems on their own when the time comes.
o Be able to work independently but also in a team environment as well.
o Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
o Be able to work under pressure with customers watching everything you do from time to time.
o Strong public speaking skills.
o Be proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or be able to learn.
o Being comfortable using hand tools and power tools or learning them.

Additional Information for Posting
- The position is located at our South Oliver location.

Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phones, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.