Lab Technician

Datwyler • Chino, CA

16d • $21 - $23

About The Position

Datwyler is hiring a Lab Technician to prepare, condition, and test standard and non-standard rubber test specimens using a variety of testing machines and equipment. The role evaluates whether finished parts and compounds conform to customer and industry specifications, conducts standard laboratory tests, and completes special testing projects assigned by a chemist and the R&D manager. The technician also prepares customer samples and uses laboratory mixing and molding equipment to make trial formulations. The position requires following safety rules and complying with ITAR eligibility requirements: applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of laboratory job experience preferred.
• Good math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Good organizational skills to complete multiple tests concurrently.
• Ability to use standard measuring tools such as micrometers.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions and specifications.
• Some clerical skills for filing records.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Ability to stand on a tile floor for up to 6 hours a day.
• Digital dexterity for handling and testing small specimens.
• Good hand-eye coordination and excellent mental focus to use a rubber mill.
• Good close vision to examine specimens for flaws.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to chest height.

Nice To Haves

• One year of laboratory job experience.

Responsibilities

• Mold standard and non-standard test specimens.
• Perform standard laboratory tests.
• Determine finished-part conformance to customer and industry specifications.
• Determine compound conformance to customer and industry specifications.
• Complete special testing projects assigned by the chemist and R&D manager.
• Make customer samples as requested by the sales and customer service departments.
• Use laboratory mixing, performing, and molding equipment to make trial formulations.
• Follow safety rules.

Benefits

• Vacation and Flexible Time Off.
• Matching 5% 401(k) with Roth option.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other auxiliary benefit options.
• Company-paid life insurance and optional voluntary life insurance.
• Development training and opportunities for growth.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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