Quality Lab Technician

Carlex Glass America, LLC • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician will be responsible for collecting and preparing windshield samples for various tests, conducting a range of tests including fragmentation, water softener system checks, distortion, moisture, pummel, light transmission, boil testing, ball drop testing, and opacity analysis. The role also involves conducting robustness testing, follow-up testing for non-compliant products, and additional testing for European and Asian Market parts. This position requires the ability to work alternative schedules, including 12-hour shifts, and potentially beyond 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. A strong understanding of tempered glass, windshield standards, and market-specific standards (ANSI European and Asian) is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Suite and the ability to work independently and compile reports.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of related lab-based testing experience
• Must be able to work an alternative work schedule to include 12-hour shifts
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
• Proven knowledge of ANSI European and Asian Market Standards
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite (Word & Excel)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and limited direction
• Ability to compile and compose reports for internal and external purposes
• Ability to understand tempered glass and Windshield standards
• Familiarity with reading & executing test specifications
• Adept at summarizing data and revealing key trends
• Detail oriented, able to maintain test logs/results/data
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust

Nice To Haves

• Glass industry experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Collect windshield samples
• Cut windshields to create test samples
• Prepare samples for specific tests
• Conduct body glass fragmentation tests
• Test water softener system for each windshield line
• Conduct Distortion, Moisture, Pummel, Light Transmission, Boil testing, Ball Drop testing, Opacity testing analysis for all windshield parts
• Conduct Robustness testing as needed or required
• Conduct follow up testing as required for non-compliant product
• Additional testing for the European and Asian Market parts

What This Job Offers

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