Material Analyst

Infiltrator Water Technologies • Winchester, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).
The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.
NOW HIRING!! Come join this dynamic team! We offer a competitive benefits package. Work schedule is a 2-2-3 schedule 7pm - 7am 12-hour shifts.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform continual testing of polymers to include the molding of the specimens and testing the specimens according to detailed test protocols. Function independently providing real-time support to the Molding Operations and Material Processing Operations. Specifically performing SIMs creep testing and the support of wide spec resin use in Storm Water products. Test an average of 15 polymer samples in each 8-hour shift on multiple characteristics in addition to supporting Storm Water product testing. Support trials and testing requests with requested testing results. Provide reports and recommendations along with the testing results.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Algebra
• Previous Polymer lab testing experience
• Previous Metrology lab experience
• Ability to read and write reports well
• Computer literate at intermediate level (email, spreadsheet, word processing, databases, ERP server software applications)
• Ability to be standing and walking for 12 hours continuously
• Ability to move around the facility without assistance.
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to wear and operate safety equipment (earplugs, safety glasses, footwear)

Responsibilities

• Perform continual testing of polymers to include the molding of the specimens and testing the specimens according to detailed test protocols.
• Function independently providing real-time support to the Molding Operations and Material Processing Operations.
• Specifically performing SIMs creep testing and the support of wide spec resin use in Storm Water products.
• Test an average of 15 polymer samples in each 8-hour shift on multiple characteristics in addition to supporting Storm Water product testing.
• Support trials and testing requests with requested testing results.
• Provide reports and recommendations along with the testing results.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees