Lab Technician - Specialty Products

SACO AEI Polymers•Sheboygan, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Specialty Products, the Technician will play a key role in product development, polymer film extrusion, compounding, formulation, testing, data analysis, project execution, and report generation.

Requirements

Proficiency in polyolefin film and sheet co-extrusion using dissimilar resins.
Expertise in extrusion techniques such as cast, blown, extrusion coating, and lamination.
Familiarity with polymer compounding using single- and twin-screw extruders and other related equipment.
Hands-on experience with polymer testing and analysis methods.
Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Familiarity with equipment startup, purging, and shutdown procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, or Polymer Engineering is preferred.
5–10 years of relevant experience in polymer extrusion and compounding preferred.
Associate degree with more than 10 years’ experience in relevant film industry.

Responsibilities

Operate and develop polyolefin film and sheet extrusion processes.
Perform co-extrusion of dissimilar resins using techniques such as cast, blown, extrusion coating, and lamination.
Conduct polymer compounding using equipment like single- and twin-screw extruders, Banbury mixers, Brabenders, and kneaders.
Formulate polymers with various additives.
Perform polymer testing, including adhesion, clarity measurement, gel content, color analysis, heat seal integrity, and physical properties.
Develop processes and optimize production techniques.
Analyze data and generate detailed reports on findings.