Lab Technician - Cable Materials Testing & QA

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

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.