Assembler - Oxygen Lab Technician
Assembler - Oxygen Lab Technician
Employment Category: Administrative
Company Name: East/West Industries
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Available Shifts: Days
Work Location: New York Metro Area
Contact Phone: (631) 981-5900
The Oxygen Lab Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting our Emergency Oxygen System (EOS) and Survival Kits for ejection seats.
Essential Functions
- Read and understand blueprints/drawings.
- Performs Oxygen Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing (PVET - Permanent Volume Expansion Test) and Oxygen Cylinder Cleanliness Test.
- Operates Nitrogen and Oxygen Test Boards.
- Performs other tests relating to reducers, low-pressure manifold, relief valves, Pull Testing (Proof Test), connector assembly test, filler valve test and filler valve gauge testing.
- Documents temperature and pressure readings; reports any irregular readings to management.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses all unit components and reports defective parts to management.
- Maintains all gauges, charts, and other related equipment for used testing.
- Maintain a clean Oxygen Lab Assembly/maintenance area.
- Interface with Engineering Department on design.
- Observes and follow all company safety rules and policies.
Qualifications/Minimum requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English proficiently.
- GED, High School degree; technical and vocational training preferred.
- Previous industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of general assembly hand tools is preferred.
- Knowledge of ASME and AGA codes is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, critical thinking skills, and proficiency with standard testing tools are preferred.
- Prior experience with an aerospace defense manufacturer is preferred.
East/West offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision,
- Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
- Aflac Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, STD)
- PTO (3 weeks accrued the first year!)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Pet Insurance
- 9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off)