Lab Technician - 3rd Shift
About The Position
When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products. “Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon Fain Join the team behind our custom compounds.
Requirements
- Individual must have a minimum of a high school education or GED equivalency.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to communicate effectively to cross-functional teams required.
- Good documentation practices are required.
- Ability to read and follow lab protocols and standard operating procedures is required.
- Basic math and ability to perform calculations using given formulas is required.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.
Nice To Haves
- An Associates degree in a technical field is preferred.
- Familiarity with M3 ERP and ComFlow preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality of Vinyl Compounds and perform all required and specified additional testing on these compounds while upholding Teknor Apex core values.
- Tests and records in-process physical properties on compounds for compliance to internal and customer specifications.
- Must also be able to do the same for testing done after the run.
- Specifies and records adjustments (when applicable) to be made to any compound which does not meet specifications.
- Places all material failing to meet specifications and requirements on Quality Hold (unless adjusted into specification and even then if a major adjustment has been made.)
- Performs any additional testing or inspection as specified by the Plastics Laboratory Manager, Technical Manager or the Lead Laboratory Technician.
- Collect and package samples as needed for testing at the Chemicals Laboratory or the Corporate Analytical Laboratory.
- Perform all calibration or verification of calibration procedures as required.
- Perform required testing and approval procedures for raw materials.
- Perform investigations and do the required testing on customer complaints.
- Must transport retain boxes of pellet samples, raw materials, extruded tapes, etc. as needed to QC retain area on upstairs mezzanine.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
