Lab Technician-1st shift

Steel Partners • Anderson, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician receives and looks up fabric samples, laminate samples, quartz yarn, and other quartz specialty products in the AS400/I5 system. They conduct physical properties testing on fabric samples, make and test laminates, prepare ballistics shoot packs, and conduct testing on quartz yarn and other quartz specialty products while adhering to all applicable industry test methods and requirements. The Lab Technician will compare test results to applicable industry standards and/or customer specifications and enter the test data into the Labware database system. Additionally, the Lab Technician will assist in various projects, production trials, and data collection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good reading, math, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AS400/I5, and Labware.

Nice To Haves

• Four years’ experience in a physical testing laboratory or advanced studies beyond high school and two years’ experience in a testing laboratory or an associate’s degree in a laboratory or material science.

Responsibilities

• Receives and looks up fabric samples, laminate samples, quartz yarn, and other quartz specialty products in the AS400/I5 system.
• Conducts physical properties testing on fabric samples.
• Makes and tests laminates.
• Prepares ballistics shoot packs.
• Conducts testing on quartz yarn and other quartz specialty products.
• Adheres to all applicable industry test methods and requirements.
• Compares test results to applicable industry standards and/or customer specifications.
• Enters test data into the Labware database system.
• Assists in various projects, production trials, and data collection.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with wellness incentives
• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Critical care, telehealth, FSA/HSA and Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• 5K annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Incentive Plans (for hourly and salaried employees) and referral bonuses
• Paid holidays, 1st year vacation and sick leave, and employee discounts
• Multiple recognition programs and engagement/appreciation events
• Steel Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches and flexible schedules for practices/games

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED