Materials Technician

About Us

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The Materials Testing Technician will support engineers with hands on material testing in our Marietta, GA Super Lab and occasionally at customer sites. Candidates will have a 90-day training period conducting materials testing with proficiency review in testing techniques, equipment, and specifications used in Materials Testing. These materials tests are used to determine the properties of advanced materials used in high tech applications such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, power generation, fire arms, forensic investigations, etc.

The Materials Testing Technician will:

• Learn and follow materials testing and setup procedures, techniques and specifications
• Learn and become proficient at various build and fabrication techniques such as measuring, cutting, drilling, welding etc.
• Follow procedures to set up materials tests with the guidance of engineers
• Build and fabricate custom test rigs and fixtures as need
• Learn and adhere to safety procedures
• Review job requirements and set up required test equipment
• Prepare work orders in accordance with QAP for testing to be performed
• Perform test programs and procedures to written instructions
• Interpret and evaluate results to applicable methods, codes and specifications
• Complete reports and documentation as required
• Procure supplies for lab with appropriate approvals

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn materials testing techniques, procedures and specifications

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be hands on with tools, machinery, equipment and materials used in materials testing, used in setting up tests and in fabricating test rigs and fixtures

• High School Diploma

• Ability and willingness to work overtime (generally 10-15% sometimes more) and a varying schedule as required

• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites (construction, power generation and manufacturing sites) around 20% on average

• A valid drivers license with a good driving record

• Good communication skills

• Computer literacy

• Ability to perform test programs and procedures to written instructions

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to lift 50lbs or more each day

• Ability to set up and utilize the required test equipment

• Ability to complete reports and documentation as required

• Some experience in materials testing is desired but not required

Standard work hours are 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday with occasional travel (<10%) and overtime (10-15%). 

Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k with matching contribution, quarterly bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and a paid time off/vacation package. ATS is a drug free environment.

ITAR

“U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.