Quality Lab Technician

Mactac North America • Moore, SC

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About The Position

Position Summary · To utilize standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products. · Work will follow prescribed test methods or explicit instructions with standard testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products. · Performs routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. · Performs additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment. · Performs additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run. · Works primarily on assigned shift but may be required to work alternate shifts as needed to support the business needs. · Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor. Key Responsibilities · Supporting operations with QC testing including retesting of product placed on hold for quality defects · Reviewing MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing MRS, finished goods on hold as required · Incoming inspection of purchased products as required · Dock audits for finished goods · Auditing SOP's and checklists as part of the corrective action process - Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor. Scope: - Direct Reports: None · Physical Requirements: · Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bench and reach. · Must be able to utilize all laboratory equipment (ex. tensile tester, shear tester, rheometer, spectrophotometer, x-ray fluorometer, etc. to determine performance of PSAs). · The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. · Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 1 – 3 years of experience. Industry related experience (i.e. coatings, structural adhesives, packaging adhesives, hot melt carton-sealing adhesives, plastics compounding) may be acceptable.
• Valid driver's license.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Math skills with emphasis on measurable impact of mathematical calculations
• Ability to interpret and apply finished product engineering specifications
• Ability to work independently
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products.
• Perform routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products.
• Perform additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment.
• Perform additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run.
• Support operations with QC testing including retesting of product placed on hold for quality defects
• Review MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing MRS, finished goods on hold as required
• Perform incoming inspection of purchased products as required
• Perform dock audits for finished goods
• Audit SOP's and checklists as part of the corrective action process
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED