Lab Technician I (2nd Shift - 3:30PM-12:00AM)

NGK Ceramics; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NGK Ceramics is seeking a Lab Technician I for their Mooresville location. The role involves performing laboratory tests to ensure quality control in materials for manufacturing. Key responsibilities include operating laboratory equipment, testing materials, and recording results. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, and a background in laboratory testing is preferred. Safety protocols and teamwork are emphasized in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all required job training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment for testing.
• Test and verify materials used in manufacturing.
• Record test results and enter data into information systems.

Skills

Customer Focus

Environmental Awareness and Compliance

Functional & Technical Expertise

Computer Skills

Integrity and Accountability

Organizational Awareness

Respect and Humility

Safety Orientation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

CRC Silver or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Lab Technician I (2nd Shift - 3:30PM-12:00AM)

• Job Category: Production
• Requisition Number: LABTE002903
• Posted: May 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for quality control, process control or product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate laboratory equipment such as microscopes, dilatometers, chemical balance scales, high temperature furnaces, optical measurement systems, and particle size analyzers.
2. Test materials used in Honeyceram manufacturing to determine moisture content, WAB, ESP, ISO, BSP, barcode readability, particle size, sieve residue and other physical characteristics.
3. Test samples of manufactured Honeyceram to verify conformity to customer specifications.
4. Record test results on various standardized forms and enter data into the company’s information systems.
5. Clean laboratory equipment.
6. Prepare chemical solutions for tests.
7. Work safely by avoiding forklifts, staying clear of forklift doors, and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings.
8. Participate in G5S (Global 5S) activities, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) activities as needed.
9. Follow all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including disposal of waste and used materials.
10. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Environmental Awareness and Compliance
• Functional & Technical Expertise
• Computer Skills
• Integrity and Accountability
• Organizational Awareness
• Respect and Humility
• Safety Orientation
• Teamwork

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of all required job training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• CRC Silver or higher.

Preferred Experience:

• A background in laboratory testing is desired.

Required Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete various forms and documents and write legibly.

Required Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

Required Reasoning Ability:

• Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Required Computer Skills:

• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Additional Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read gauges and scales.

Physical Demands

1. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
2. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
3. Manual dexterity is required for handling sensitive lab equipment.
4. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
5. Required to have 20/20 near point vision and 20/40 far point vision (natural or corrected vision). Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
• Employee is regularly exposed to heat.
• Employee is occasionally exposed to the risks of radiation; fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety Requirements/PPE

• Safety glasses, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, goggles and/or full face shield are required while performing certain job duties.
• Task appropriate gloves or mitts (e.g. latex gloves, cloth gloves, or heat resistance gloves) are required while performing certain job duties.
• Respirators may be required while performing certain job duties.
• Heat resistance, protective or safety aprons are required while performing certain job duties.
• Regularly scheduled vision testing is performed.
• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

Employment Disclaimer

Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.