Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Roppe•Fostoria, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Quality Control Technician is responsible for obtaining samples of materials from the Mixing Department and testing those samples for quality parameters. This role involves operating lab equipment, calibrating it, recording data accurately, and investigating and solving problems related to physical properties, cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness. The technician will also maintain various lab processes such as color master processes, cataloging, storing, cross-referencing color matching samples, and performing quality checks. A safe and clean work area must be maintained, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors, and others.
Detailed oriented.
Good with basic math.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience and ability to work in computer applications.
Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
Ability to process work with accuracy and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to use a computer, including its keyboard, touchpad, monitor, and mouse.
Ability to work with office equipment including printers, rate books, copiers, calculators, and telephones.
Ability to work in a stationary position in an office environment for an extended period of time.
Physical activity includes sitting, maneuvering around on the plant floor, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, and feeling.
Ability to stoop to pick up items off of the floor.
Ability to reach above your head to obtain or place work-related materials.
Ability to periodically lift and move documents, files, file folders, and other materials.
Ability to move about the office, plant, and grounds.
Ability to dress professionally and appropriately.
Ability to work in a safe and appropriate manner.
Ability to identify color differences.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Adequate math skills.
Ability to pass company entrance test.

Responsibilities

Obtain samples of materials from the Mixing Department and test them for quality parameters.
Operate lab equipment to test quality parameters including thickness, color, gravity, and cure.
Calibrate lab equipment before the beginning of each shift.
Manually record data accurately to ensure correct reports.
Maintain rubber within specified ranges and retest reclaimed rubber.
Test, investigate, and find solutions to correct problems in physical properties, cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness.
Maintain lab processes such as color master processes, cataloging, storing, and cross-referencing color matching samples.
Perform quality checks.
Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.