Quality Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

The Quality Lab Technician performs a variety of activities involved in the Quality Control of pressure sensitive products following established methods and procedures. Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. Test results are used to compare specifications or performance goals for standard production. Work will follow standardized methods with testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products. Generally, requires management support and supervision to handle intermediate to difficult issues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products.

• Following prescribed test methods or explicit instructions with standard testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products.

• Performing routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products.

• Performing additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment.

• Performing additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run.

• Supporting operations with QC testing including retesting of product placed on hold for quality defects.

• Reviewing MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing MRS, finished goods on hold as required.

• Incoming inspection of purchased products as required.

• Docking audits for finished goods.

• Auditing SOP's and checklists as part of the corrective action process.

• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Two-year degree is preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.

• 1 – 3 years of experience working in Lab setting or in a Quality type position.

• Valid driver's license.

• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.

• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Math skills with emphasis on measurable impact of mathematical calculations.

• Ability to interpret and apply finished product engineering specifications.