Polymer Lab Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

This Manufacturing Quality Lab Technician role supports product quality by testing materials produced on manufacturing lines, documenting results, and identifying any out-of-specification products. The position works closely with production teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, maintain accurate records, and help drive quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Pay: $20 + $2 night shift differential 

Shift: Night shift on 223 schedule (7:45pm-8am)

Benefits: 

• Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
• Up to 7% 401K match  
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one 
• Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans 

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency 
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a laboratory environment - Preferred
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience with databases and tracking software
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach and train others
• Effective Communication skills
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Willingness to work flexible hours or rotating shifts as needed

Technical Competencies:

• High School diploma required; additional training a plus
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a laboratory environment
• Ability to convert between metric and English units
• Ability to read and interpret operations documents, product and customer specifications
• Data analysis skills (average, range, standard deviation)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Flexibility to occasionally work nights or weekends based on production needs

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

• Keep lab area neat and clean, maintaining OLA (5S) standards
• Test material coming out of the main extrusion lines and slitter machines. Follow sampling plan procedure, ensuring material is tested according to customer specification requirements.
• Enter lab results into ERP system for product traceability.
• Create substandard reports for non-conforming material. Ensure defective products are properly segregated.
• Follow process control strategy for lab properties.
• Communicate with the shop floor about testing results and out of spec material.
• Conduct physical inspections of floor and lab samples for defect detection.
• Perform extra testing as required.
• Communicate with off and on-coming lab technician to ensure proper handoff
• Manage retains and inventory of hand sheet samples when required.
• Assist operating teams as needed to improve quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

  Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information: Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.