Blending Lab Technician - DIST

Ravago Manufacturing Americas; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Manufacturing Americas in Baytown, TX, seeks a hands-on laboratory technician to inspect, analyze, and report material test results for plastics products. You will operate lab equipment, perform ISO/ASTM tests, and record data with internal codes while ensuring equipment runs within specified ranges.

This role requires attention to detail and accuracy. You will handle blends, inventory checks, data entry, and documentation across standard test methods, contributing to quality control and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ laboratory experience in a test/analysis setting.
• Knowledge of melting points for plastics (PE/PP).
• Basic math skills and ability to record data accurately.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook for data entry and documentation.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab equipment to perform material tests per instructions.
• Run daily lab standards and verify equipment operation.
• Record, store and file test results with internal codes.
• Enter data into shared file systems and maintain documentation.
• Test materials per customer specs: D2A, 6002A, 6002G, AASHTO, 7002A, 7002AC.
• Perform sample blends by grams per component; homogenize and test.
• Review bulk inventory via email and verify codes, lbs, and location.
• Ensure chill water unit and other equipment operate within range.
• Operate injection molding and film extrusion processes per ASTM/ISO.
• Carry out ISO tests: Melt Index, Melt Flow, Density, Izod, tensile bars, ESCR.
• Identify contamination beyond PE/PP; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Plastics knowledge

Math skills

Excel

Outlook

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose

To inspect, analyze, perform, record and report all of the necessary laboratory requirements associated to the facilities business.

Purpose

To inspect, analyze, perform, record and report all of the necessary laboratory requirements associated to the facilities business.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect an appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

• Operate all lab equipment per instructions to perform various test on material.
• Perform daily lab standards, record and verify equipment is operating per internal standards.
• Test, record, store and file lab results using the internal material codes.
• Data entry into Shared file systems
• Test material per the customers testing needs and specifications, such as:
  • D2A
  • 6002A
  • 6002G
  • AASHTO
  • 7002A
  • 7002AC
• Perform sample blends based on grams per component, homogenize and test.
• Review bulk inventory via e-mail to verify bulk inventory, codes, lbs received and location to complete appropriate documentation.
• Verify chill water unit is operating within specified range to ensure equipment such as the compression molded press and film line are performing optimally.
• Operate injection molding equipment and mold test bars per ASTM.
• Perform various test per ISO procedures where applicable, such as:
  • Melt Index (I2, I5, I10, I21 (HLMI) for PE.
  • Melt Flow (I2) for PP
  • Melt Index (I2) for ABS, PS & PC.
  • Density
  • Tensile Bars (Type I & IV). Both PE &PP
  • NCTL, NCLS and ESCR
• Perform both room and cold temperature notched Izod per ISO procedure.
• Mold specimens per specification for Izod, Type I tensile bar & flex bar.
• Operate film extruder equipment to fabricate film from pellets.
• Identify contamination other than PE & PP.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience/Knowledge

• 2+ years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of melting points for most plastics.
• Ability to differentiate between polyethylene (PE) & polypropylene (PP).
• Demonstrated understanding of basic math.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Bilingual preferred

Work Environment / Conditions

• This job primarily operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and mobile communications devices.
• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

• A variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, listen, read and comprehend information, and type on a consistent and daily basis.

Notice To Applicants

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.