Blending Lab Technician - DIST

Ravago Americas; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Americas in Baytown, Texas, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform material testing and data recording in a fast-paced industrial lab. You will operate lab equipment, conduct tests to customer specifications, and maintain accurate records of results and equipment performance.

The role requires at least 2 years of lab experience, knowledge of plastics like PE/PP, and basic skills in Excel/Outlook. Working in a shared space with varied schedules is expected, with potential overtime as

Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory experience with testing
• Knowledge of melting points for plastics (PE/PP)
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic proficiency in Excel and Outlook
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate all lab equipment to perform tests on materials
• Record and verify equipment compliance with internal standards
• Test, record, store and file lab results
• Data entry into shared file systems
• Perform sample blends and review bulk inventory
• Operate film extruder and molding equipment per standards

Skills

Laboratory experience

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

1. 2+ years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
2. Knowledge of melting points for most plastics.
3. Ability to differentiate between polyethylene (PE) & polypropylene (PP).
4. Demonstrated understanding of basic math.
5. High school diploma or GED.
6. Basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
7. Bilingual preferred

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.

• 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

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

1. A variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day
2. 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.