Rubber Lab Technician

Press-Seal Corporation • Fort Wayne, IN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rubber Development Lab Technician is responsible for mixing and curing trial compounds, testing lab prepared samples and parts, including mixed, extruded and molded components. This role ensures materials meet internal and customer specifications by accurately collecting, recording, and reporting test data. The technician works closely with the production, engineering, and technical teams to support compound development, trial evaluations and maintain compliance with quality standards.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other lab-related software
• Strong basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude with analytical thinking skills
• Ability to read and interpret ASTM and similar technical standards
• Consistent and exemplary attendance record
• Ability to create and test a hypothesis
• Mastery of basic scientific method
• Ability to communicate observations about the test and test results
• High level of awareness – e.g. Potential differences in test samples, surface condition, variation in test values, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory or rubber industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mixing and curing trial compounds
• Testing lab prepared samples and parts, including mixed, extruded and molded components
• Ensuring materials meet internal and customer specifications by accurately collecting, recording, and reporting test data
• Supporting compound development, trial evaluations and maintaining compliance with quality standards

What This Job Offers

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