Phy & Chem Lab Tech I

Job Summary

The Chemical/Physics Laboratory Technician works in a team that is dedicated to the evaluation of raw materials, rubber compounds, and finished tires and has full access to state of the art, industry standard capabilities, located in a highly desirable working environment. The Technician will be responsible for sample procurement, sample analysis, and manufacturing support.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Procurement of raw material and rubber compound samples from production floor
• Preparation of reagents / solutions and mixed media test samples necessary for chemical / physical analysis
• Lab scale weighing and mixing of natural / synthetic rubber with various additives for rubber formulations
• Chemical / physical test analysis of raw materials, rubber compounds, and finished tires
• Documentation and reporting of experimental data
• Assistance with the development of new testing procedures for the assessment of tire performance properties
• Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of rubber compound formulation and processing
• Extensive laboratory testing experience or 5 years production experience
• Prior experience with analytical chemical and physics laboratory equipment
• Experience with physical testing of rubber compounds
• Safe, careful work habits with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Results-oriented with high level of initiative and self-motivation
• Experience with MS Office

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not expected to have supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree in engineering related field is highly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience as Quality Control Laboratory Technician OR Associate’s degree in Chemical Technology, or equivalent, with 1+ years of experience as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician
• Two to four (2-4) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a tire laboratory

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The noise level in the work environment may be noisy.