Quality Control Technician

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America•Akron, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. is looking to add a full-time Quality Control Lab Technician to perform and document product testing. Items tested include a wide variety of materials used in various industries including: aerospace, automotive, medical supply, cosmetics, and electronics, just to name a few. As a global leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing quality silicone materials, Shin-Etsu’s footprint in Northeast Ohio continues to expand. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, team-oriented group. Shin-Etsu offers a unique company culture centered on mutual respect and integrity where employees are highly valued. Safety and quality come first in everything we do, while doing the right thing is an everyday expectation.

Requirements

Strong ability to multi-task
Exceptional organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Self-motivated
Dependable
Punctual
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to understand and operate testing equipment
Intermediate math skills
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, data entry, etc.)
Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science
2 or more years working in a chemical and/or physical testing laboratory
Experience with testing polymers, silicones, or other plastics

Responsibilities

Test silicone products, raw materials, and developmental samples according to test methods
Accurately document and report results
Operate and maintain testing equipment (use of a two-roll mill and heated presses/ovens is to be expected)
Coordinate with coworkers to complete team’s workload
Maintain clean and organized shared workspaces
Observe all safety procedures and use of PPE
Write or improve procedures as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Team Lead