Jr. Laboratory Technician – Machine Operator - Pilot Lab

Torrey Holistics; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is hiring for a Pilot Plant position in Rhode Island. You will join the Corporate Pilot Plant Lab team to support the polymer blend sample production process, including compounding, blending, Banbury mixing, extrusion, milling, and QC testing.

Essential duties emphasize adherence to safety and procedures, data entry, and collaboration with supervisors and colleagues. Required: high school diploma or GED, basic arithmetic and English reading/writing, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and data entry skills required.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Teamwork and communication with supervisors and colleagues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tasks in line with lab and safety procedures.
• Enter test data and conditions into the lab system.
• Support Pilot Plant production activities: compounding, blending, Banbury mixing, extrusion, milling, pelletizing, packaging and QC testing.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Data entry

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

When Alfred Fain founded a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, at the time no one could have predicted how Teknor Apex would become an international custom compounder sought out by companies around the world. After a nearly hundred-year journey that’s carried us through acquisitions and expansion, we now have nine U.S. locations, as well as operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China.Throughout this global expansion Teknor has remained a privately held company, and today Fain’s grandson sits at the helm, maintaining the family’s tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships. These relationships are what allow us—together—to deliver customized compound solutions and help our customer’s create better products.“Manufacturing is a team sport and we work together to achieve our goals.” ~Jon FainJoin the team behind our custom compounds.Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30PM -11:00PM)**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **Essential Functions (Essential functions can be specific, critical and important duties, responsibilities and authorities which have significant impact on successful job performance. An essential function may not, necessarily, represent a significant percent of time spent. The essential functions include compliance with all policies, procedures, and rules as established. Job requirements are not limited to the essential functions discussed below. Similar or related duties may be required.)Performs basic assigned tasks in prioritized, logical, and timely manner in agreement with company laboratory and safety proceduresTests in accordance with specifications provided with assistance.Once trained is able to perform all core function/testing required by this positionEnters test data and conditions into the lab systemResponsibilities Specific to Pilot Plant:Will work with Corporate Pilot Plant Lab team members through all stages of the polymer blend sample production process to include- Compounding, Blending, Banbury mixing, Extrusion mixing, Milling, Pelletizing, Packaging, and Quality Control Testing.**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: **Teamwork and Communication skills with Supervisors and with colleaguesPrefer 1 or more years of relevant experienceS: High School or G.E.D.Skills:Capable of performing basic arithmeticAble to read and write in EnglishData entry skills**Physical Requirements: **Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standardsMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbsMust be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephoneTeknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.