Quality Lab Technician - Night Shift

Seaman Corporation • Wooster, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe. Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish. Seaman Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician join our Operations team on Night shift! This position will report to the Quality Control Supervisor in Wooster, OH. As of March 1, 2026, we will transition to a 24/7 rotation with a 4:3 schedule. Must be able to work within that schedule. Day shift will be 7a-7p; night shift will be 7p-7a. The Quality Control Lab Technician will be responsible for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the QC Lab, during shift. Tests and inspects materials at various stages of the production process to ensure end product meets or exceeds customer requirements. Will assist and take direction from the QC Supervisor to ensure all areas of responsibility run efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Recommended minimum one year related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge for Oracle lab release and manufacturing software, Lab Tracker, tensile tester, colorimeter, Excel spreadsheets and Word documents, file management, and have the ability to complete online training programs as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and safety awareness by following posted safety and security procedures; log at least 1 safety program participation point a month to ensure awareness and engagement with the safety program; must respond quickly to emergencies in order to prevent injury and damage to personnel and equipment; ensure standard operating procedures are followed, monitored; ensure adherence to company policy and regulations.
• Have a good understanding of standard product fabrics; comprehend and interpret product specifications; log and compile data reports and evaluate results to ensure quality and product reliability, using experience and intuition.
• Perform and verify physical testing of product at specified stages in the production process, as specified in the lab specification. Testing may include operation of a tensiometer, thickness gauge, scale, flame chamber, radiofrequency welder, hot air welder, gloss meter, ruler, colorimeter, die press, oven, heated water bath, and other equipment as assigned.
• Alert appropriate Line personnel of test results in a timely manner; notify supervisor promptly of unresolved problems or when testing equipment malfunctions occur.
• Maintain quality control documentation; interpret shipping priority list and coordinate daily product testing; work efficiently with Inspection and Shipping Departments to handle special orders and instructions and ensure timely shipment of product to customer.
• Utilize Oracle programs to enter and maintain product information, such as Lab Release, Shipment Priority Report, and Inspection Report; use Lab Tracker to log data for coating process, inspection, and R&D; Map 4.0 software for Thwing Albert tensiometer; use EasyMatchQC software for the HunterLab colorimeter; utilize Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to maintain database, reports, etc.; scan paper records and store electronically.
• Participate in and promote Corporate Lean Sigma Initiative by actively participating in Kaizen Events; ensure 5S is completed according to schedule; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees