Chemist - Manufacturing

Fives Intralogistics; Rockford (IL); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

13 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Medical - Dental - Vision

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Hands-on training

Tuition & Training reimbursement

Wellness programs with $ incentives

Employee engagement activities

Community initiatives

Resumo da oferta

Fives Landis Corp – Gardner Abrasives in South Beloit, IL is seeking a Chemist to join the Quality Control team. The role involves testing in-house materials, assisting in product formulation, and maintaining lab records to support manufacturing and customers.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science and 0–3 years of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a plus.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science.
• 0–3 years of relevant lab/quality control experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Perform testing on in-house blended materials and adjust formulations as needed.
• Assist in formulation of products and provide information to manufacturing.
• Operate lab equipment (Testing Machine, XRF, FTIR, etc.) and maintain records.
• Support ISO 9001/14001 processes and ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain documentation of tests and inspections.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Lab testing basics

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/physical science

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FIVES LANDIS CORP – Gardner Abrasives

Fives Landis Corp – Gardner Abrasives is actively seeking a Chemist to join its team in South Beloit, Illinois. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.

How do we do that? For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.

About Gardner Abrasives

Gardner Abrasives has been a global leader in high-precision abrasive grinding wheels since 1905 and is part of Fives Landis Corp the High Precision Machines Division of Fives specializing in the design and supply of various types of machines for numerous markets such as Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Rail, Shipbuilding, Energy, Space, etc.

The division has approximately 1,800 employees worldwide working in about 20 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Salary Range: 55K – 65K (salary is determined by experience)

Role

At Gardner Abrasives we all have a part to play in achieving our common purpose. Your role as a Chemist will be to:

• Perform testing on In-House blended materials for consistency and provide appropriate adjustments when needed.
• Assist in formulation of products and provide information to manufacturing team.
• Mix, mold, and press sample products (lab bars) for testing.
• Assist in the development of new products.
• Operate United Testing Machine, Grindo-Sonic machine, XRF, FTIR, and other lab equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment, calibrations, and analysis on finished products related to manufacturing or customer problems.
• Support and participate in the ISO 9001 and 14001 process.
• Provide assistance with testing existing and new products.
• Maintain accurate records and data of all tests and inspections.

At Gardner Abrasives and under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you will join the Quality Control team.

We are seeking a candidate who has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry/physical science field, and a minimum of 0-3 years of experience preferred. Required strong oral & written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint a plus. If you are a self-starter, able to work independently and work within a team setting, then we are eager to change the world with you!

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Medical - Dental - Vision
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Hands-on training
• Tuition & Training reimbursement
• Wellness programs with $ incentives
• Employee engagement activities
• Community initiatives

Why come to Fives?

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally.

Industry can do it with you!

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check and drug screen. Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all final candidates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.