Lab Technician

AmerCable; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AmerCable in El Dorado, AR, is hiring a Laboratory Technician to maintain product quality and compliance by testing incoming materials and finished components, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and supporting safe lab operations.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, testing across multiple standards, and collaboration with receiving, scheduling, production, and purchasing teams to address testing needs and material issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Must pass an internal math assessment.
• Proficient with Microsoft products.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret testing procedures and specifications.
• Physical ability to perform testing involving lifting, pulling, cutting, and dissecting cable materials.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in accordance with UL, CSA, ASTM, IEE, ICEA, and other applicable industry standards as directed.
• Ensure compliance with testing requirements and established procedures.
• Prepare samples, maintain accurate records, and store samples appropriately.
• Support laboratory activities on the production floor as directed.
• Carry out all work activities with a strong focus on safety.
• Communicate with receiving, scheduling, production, and purchasing departments regarding testing requirements, material deliveries, production needs, and compound-related issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Reading testing procedures

Math assessment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lab mills

MDRs

Mooney viscometers

Tensile testers

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, AmerCable is the place for you!

AmerCable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, AmerCable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.

All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Summary

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining product quality and compliance by performing testing on incoming materials and finished product components. Your work will help ensure adherence to applicable industry standards and specifications while supporting safe and efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in accordance with UL, CSA, ASTM, IEE, ICEA, and other applicable industry standards as directed.
• Ensure compliance with testing requirements and established procedures.
• Prepare samples, maintain accurate records, and store samples appropriately.
• Support laboratory activities on the production floor as directed.
• Carry out all work activities with a strong focus on safety.
• Communicate with receiving, scheduling, production, and purchasing departments regarding testing requirements, material deliveries, production needs, and compound-related issues.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Must pass an internal math assessment.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret testing procedures and specifications.
• Physical capability to perform laboratory testing activities involving lifting, pulling, cutting, and dissecting cable materials.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Preferred

• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and interpreting test results, including lab mills, mixers, tensile testers, MDRs, and Mooney viscometers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Mattr?

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.