Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Teknor Apex Company • Fountain Inn, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Teknor Apex, a global custom compounder with a history dating back to 1924, is seeking a Lab Technician for its 3rd shift. With a strong emphasis on fostering deep employee and customer relationships, Teknor Apex is a privately held company that values teamwork in achieving its goals. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality of Vinyl Compounds through rigorous testing and adherence to specifications, upholding the company's core values.

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.

Nice To Haves

• An Associates degree in a technical field is preferred.
• Familiarity with M3 ERP and ComFlow preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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