Entry-Level Weathering & Durability Lab Tech

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Team events

Job summary

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) is seeking an Entry-Level Testing Technician to support weathering, aging, and durability testing on rubber and polymer materials. You will learn to operate equipment, run established tests, and record observations as part of a growing team in Barberton, OH.

There is a strong emphasis on training, developing skills, and taking ownership of repeatable testing processes without requiring prior polymer science experience.

Qualifications

• Reliable, positive, and ready to learn.
• Listens carefully before jumping in.
• Asks questions and follows procedures.
• Pays attention to details and speaks up when something looks wrong.
• Enjoys some routine without needing every day to look exactly the same.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run established weathering, aging, corrosion, and durability tests after training.
• Load specimens, monitor equipment and exposure conditions, and keep tests running as intended.
• Record observations and results carefully so customers can trust the data.
• Work with a changing mix of products and projects – some routine, some unusual – and learn more equipment as you grow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) is seeking an Entry-Level Testing Technician to support weathering, aging, and durability testing on rubber and polymer materials. You will learn to operate equipment, run established tests, and record observations as part of a growing team in Barberton, OH.

There is a strong emphasis on training, developing skills, and taking ownership of repeatable testing processes without requiring prior polymer science experience.