Paper Quality Laboratory Tester

AMERICAN EAGLE PAPER MILLS•Tyrone, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The A Tester Level 1 ensures that all paper products meet company and customer quality standards by collecting samples, performing detailed laboratory tests, and accurately documenting results. This role plays a key part in maintaining product integrity, supporting production teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures. This list is not all-inclusive and additional duties may be assigned based on workload and operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and computer skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow precise testing procedures.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and stay calm under pressure.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Decision-making ability with strong time management and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn and take initiative in supporting production needs.
Reliable team player with a positive and proactive work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all mill and department safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory.
Calibrate lab equipment as scheduled and report any issues to the supervisor.
Report incidents or near misses as directed and administer first aid if applicable.
Review the production run schedule to identify testing needs.
Collect paper samples from production reels, identify wire or felt side, and cut samples to the required sizes.
Stamp samples with date and store them according to retention policies (18" samples for one week, 8" samples for six months).
Decide when to hold or divert reels based on test results and communicate quality disposition to machine room leadership.
Assist Machine Room with transporting finished rolls to Finishing via tug and help thread winder when needed.
Perform baseline tests at the start of each shift and after any color or grade changes.
Perform tests as needed per baselines and customer specifications from each production reel.
Verify equipment accuracy by testing external samples.
Follow established testing targets and reject limits.
Accurately enter all test results in the quality application with reel numbers, production run details, and target/reject limits.
Enter defect codes according to sheet and document any relevant reel notes.
Complete laboratory paperwork to verify temperature and humidity of paper lab workspace.
Email downtime reports when required and update as instructed.
Publish quality production reel reports for other departments to review.