Job description

Full-time - Must be available for 2nd shift / 4 day (10 hours) schedule

The Rubber Mixing and Testing Laboratory Technician will execute laboratory experimentation and testing to support materials science and compound development projects. This position performs as a Materials Testing Technician in a laboratory environment. The incumbent's work may require both manual work like rubber compound weigh up, mixing, milling as well as running laboratory tests on a variety of test equipment. Attention to detail and ability to read and follow detailed test specifications will be required while following all safety protocols. There is a wide variety of test equipment that Technician could be required to operate; it can be manual to highly automated. Requires understanding and capability to conduct laboratory mixing, extrusion, curing, test sample preparation, milling/molding rubber compounds and various standard/non-standard testing to characterize material properties. Agility/Flexibility are also required, as this lab specializes in turning non-routine fundamental research into state of the art materials technologies - Sometimes developing new/unique testing methods and equipment are required. He/She must be able to communicate effectively with Scientists/Engineers and support a positive work environment and collaborative teamwork approach to solve technical challenges. In addition, this associate may be in a facility that requires shift work (including evenings, nights and weekends).

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete mixing or testing of rubber compounds in a timely manner with attention to detail and quality.

• Learn test methods, test equipment and test sample, Complete required testing to move process forward.

• Recognize errors in testing and suggest improvements to team.

• Perform equipment/machine or reactor set-up - Using a test request, specification, batch sheet or other input form.

• Verify/Validate that the machine, test and sample are proper prior to initiating a test or experiment.

• Provide operational assistance on equipment (as required) to support engineering/maintenance or other special requests

• Understand ISO (International Organization for Standardization) audit process and participate (as required - per assigned schedule).

• Enter test conditions into test machine computers, other designated logbooks or electronic records (as required).

• Record test data in specified formats onto manual test books or computer systems.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma required, Associate degree in STEM-related field desired

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• Prior experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial facility preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge or Experience of / with Lab scale rubber mixing, milling and sample preparation with Equipment: Instron, Rheology equipment – MDR, RPA,Mooney, Dynamic Property Testing equipment is highly desired.

• Mechanical and/or chemical aptitude

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to operate both manual and semi-automated industrial machinery

• Ability to perform tasks or operate multiple equipment/machines within any workday

• Solid computer and basic math skill

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Research & Development Laboratory Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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