Technical Service

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Technician - Materials & Testing Lab

The Aerospace & Defence Customer Technical Development (A&D CTD) team is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Wrexham Material & Testing Lab.
The M&T Lab has a key support role in delivering product test data for Aero & Non-Aero customer qualifications, product re-sites, product development, and problem investigation & resolution activities.

**Job Overview and Responsibilities**
- Support lab Risk Assessments (Task & Equipment based), writing and management of lab procedures, involvement in Continuous Improvement projects & 5S initiatives.
- Additionally - work on a variety of other tasks which may include:
- Machine a variety of test coupons from panels in preparation for mechanical testing. Undertake related activities including specimen measurement, tab bonding & strain gauging.
- Comply with Solvay HSE standards, procedures and 5S guidelines
- Demonstrate and promote strong safety culture adherence.
- Assure all data is entered accurately in company documentation and systems.
- Be able to work alone, and as part of a team.
- Be adaptable to changing work practices, demands and priorities.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail.
- Be willing to learn new skills and maintain on-going personal development.
- Excellent knowledge of composite ply cutting, laminating, fabrication & machining processes.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate good time management, self-prioritisation and motivation.
- Experience of working in a team environment.

**Preferred**:

- Experience in composite lamination and fabrication processes (Autoclave/RTM/VBO).
- Experience in paste and/or film adhesive test panel fabrication.
- Experience operating cutting & machining equipment such as Ultrasonic Cutter, CNC grinder, Vertical Mill Centre, Water Jet Cutter & Composite Plate Saw.

**Language and Education Skills**
Must have:

- Must possess the ability to read and write in English; and comprehend technical documents.
- Two or more years working at an industrial/technology company.

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