Advanced Mixing Lab Technician – 2nd Shift

Nokian Lastik; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nokian Tyres is seeking a Laboratory Technician to collect, prepare, and test raw materials and semi-finished products, ensuring conformance to specifications and quality standards. You will maintain records, analyze data, and determine release status.

Responsibilities include calibrating lab equipment, preparing samples for external labs, and assisting with new process equipment launches with international teams. A strong focus on accuracy and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Lean / process improvement tools experience is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Nokian Tyres will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Collects, prepares, and tests raw materials, compounds, and semi-finished products per specifications.
• Records and maintains testing and analysis data.
• Analyzes results and determines release status per quality standards.
• Notifies leads of out-of-spec results.
• Performs lab equipment calibrations and daily checks to ensure data integrity.
• Prepares samples for outside labs/suppliers.
• Participates in installation and launch of new process equipment.

Skills

Raw materials knowledge

Lab equipment operation

Production flow management

Speed and accuracy

MS Office / computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical field preferred

2 years minimum experience in related field

Lean / process improvement tools experience

Tools

MS Office

Lab calibration tools

Job description

Nokian Tyres is seeking a Laboratory Technician to collect, prepare, and test raw materials and semi-finished products, ensuring conformance to specifications and quality standards. You will maintain records, analyze data, and determine release status.

Responsibilities include calibrating lab equipment, preparing samples for external labs, and assisting with new process equipment launches with international teams. A strong focus on accuracy and safety is essential.