Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Roppe Corporation • Fostoria, OH

4h

About The Position

The Lab Quality Control Technician obtains samples of materials from the Mixing Department and tests them for quality parameters, including thickness, color, gravity, and cure. The technician operates and calibrates lab equipment, records results accurately, maintains rubber within specified ranges, and retests rubber reclaimed by Quality Control. The role also involves investigating quality issues and finding solutions related to physical properties, cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness.

The technician maintains lab processes for color master processes, cataloging, storing, cross-referencing, color-matching samples, and quality checks. The role requires maintaining a safe and clean work area and performing other duties as assigned. It is a third-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Adequate math skills and ability to pass the company entrance test.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information for use by coworkers, customers, vendors, and others.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors, and others.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience and ability to work with computer applications.
• Ability to work without supervision and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to process work accurately and 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 for extended periods in a stationary position, usually in an office environment.
• Ability to sit, maneuver around the plant floor, talk, hear, handle, reach, and feel; stoop to pick up items; reach above the head; periodically lift and move documents and other materials; and move around the office, plant, and grounds as needed.
• Must dress professionally and appropriately.
• Ability to work safely and appropriately.
• Ability to identify color differences.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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