Physical & Chemical Lab Technician 1

GITI TIRE USA LTD • Richburg, SC

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About The Position

The Chemical/Physics Laboratory Technician works in a team that is dedicated to the evaluation of
raw materials, rubber compounds, and finished tires and has full access to state of the art, industry standard capabilities, located in a highly desirable working environment. The Technician will be responsible for sample procurement, sample analysis, and manufacturing support.

Requirements

• Knowledge of rubber compound formulation and processing
• Extensive laboratory testing experience or 5 years production experience
• Prior experience with analytical chemical and physics laboratory equipment
• Experience with physical testing of rubber compounds
• Safe, careful work habits with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-oriented with high level of initiative and self-motivation
• Experience with MS Office
• Associates Degree in engineering related field is highly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience as Quality Control Laboratory Technician OR Associate’s degree in Chemical Technology, or equivalent, with 1+ years of experience as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician
• Two to four (2-4) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a tire laboratory

Responsibilities

• Procurement of raw material and rubber compound samples from production floor
• Preparation of reagents/ solutions and mixed media test samples necessary for chemical/ physical analysis
• Lab scale weighing and mixing of natural / synthetic rubber with various additives for rubber formulations
• Chemical / physical test analysis of raw materials, rubber compounds, and finished tires
• Documentation and reporting of experimental data
• Assistance with the development of new testing procedures for the assessment of tire performance properties
• Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree