Mixing Lab Technician

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mixing Lab Technician is responsible for collecting, preparing, and testing raw materials, compounds, and semi-finished products to ensure they meet specifications and Company quality standards. This role involves analyzing test results, performing equipment calibrations, preparing samples for shipping, and participating in new equipment installations. The technician will use sophisticated technical test equipment, requiring PC literacy and the ability to interpret charts and graphs. Additionally, the role includes training and coaching new team members, performing general lab cleaning, and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years minimum working experience in related field
Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Nokian Tyres will not provide visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in technical field preferred, equivalent experience substitute
Knowledge of raw materials, processed rubber, standard lab practices, and quality standards.
Possesses basic skills to setup, load and unload material into sophisticated lab test equipment with little supervision.
Ability to maintain good production flow by processing raw materials, compounds, semi-finished products promptly and reacting to non-compliances and changes quickly.
Ability to operate with speed and accuracy.
Strong computer skills including basic knowledge of computer-based manufacturing applications. Proficient with MS-Office application suite.
Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
Ability to work in a team environment.
Commitment to excellence, high standards and ethical business conduct; continuous improvement mindset.
Possess ability to learn how to train and coach others.
Demonstrates strong problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Collects, prepares, and tests raw materials, compounds, and semi-finished products for conformance to specifications and Company quality standards.
Records and maintains records of all testing and analysis data.
Analyzes test results and determines release status of raw materials, compounds, and semi-finished products according to Company quality standards.
Notifies Production team leader, Quality Engineer and Lab team leader of any test results that are outside of the Specification Limits.
Performs lab equipment calibrations and daily lab equipment checks to insure test data integrity.
Reports any laboratory equipment issues to the Laboratory lab team leader for correction.
Prepares samples for shipping to outside labs/suppliers.
Participates in the installation and launching of new process equipment in cooperation with equipment suppliers and colleagues from Finland.
Uses sophisticated technical test equipment requiring PC literacy and ability to read charts and graphs.
Serves to train and coach newly assigned team members in the operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions and production schedules.
Performs general Lab cleaning.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
All other duties as assigned.