1st shift Lab Technician

The Lab Technician receives an looks up in the AS400/I5 system fabric samples, laminate samples, quartz yarn, and other quartz specialty products, conducts physical properties testing on fabric samples, makes and tests laminates, prepares ballistics shoot packs, conducts testing on quartz yarn, and other quartz specialty products while adhering to all applicable industry test methods and requirements. The Lab Technician will compare test results to applicable industry standards and/or customer specifications and enter the test data into the Labware database system. Additionally, the Lab Technician will assist in various projects, production trials, and data collection.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Four years’ experience in a physical testing laboratory or advanced studies beyond high school and two years’ experience in a testing laboratory or an associate’s degree in a laboratory or material science.(Preferred)

Must have good reading, math, and communication skills.

Must have demonstrated personal computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AS400/I5, and Labware.

JPS Composite Materials (JPS, ) is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Segment. JPS is a manufacturer of high-performance fabrics servicing the aerospace, military, commercial, and industrial markets.

The company’s materials are found in a multitude of composite matrix applications including commercial aircraft interiors, radomes for commercial and military aircraft, ballistic applications for military vests and vehicles as well as electronic applications including automobile sensors and telecommunication antenna. JPS has over 60 years of experience in our markets and is the primary supplier of these products in North America.

The corporate headquarters are in Anderson, SC with manufacturing facilities located in North and South Carolina.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

• Company provided life insurance and short-term disability

• 401K with company match

• Flex Spending Account / Health Savings Account

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Corporate Discount Program

• Opportunities to thrive within the company

• Quarterly Bonus opportunities

• Referral and Retention Bonuses

• Sports Sponsorship for youth athletic coaches