Lab Technician I: Precision Materials QA & Testing

Star Plastics; Ravenswood (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Plastics LLC in Ravenswood, West Virginia, is seeking a production lab technician to perform tests and compare products to standards to ensure the desired characteristics before release to customers.

The role covers shift start up/shutdown, testing to specs, monitoring production runs, communicating non-conformances, and COA submission for QA review, with safety and housekeeping diligence and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferably, a minimum of 6 months of experience in a production role.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for the pre-screening lab exam.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training, with the ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs shift start up and shutdown procedures, reviewing logs, test samples, and line formulas.
• Performs all testing requirements to ensure product specifications are met.
• Monitors/evaluates production runs, makes necessary changes to meet target specifications.
• Communicates in timely fashion all non-conformances to affected individuals.
• Submits COA to Quality Control Manager for final review.
• Ensures housekeeping and safety standards are met.
• Willing to support customer demand when overtime is necessary.
• This position description may not be all inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as appropriate at the discretion of the company
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commu­n­i

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Star Plastics LLC in Ravenswood, West Virginia, is seeking a production lab technician to perform tests and compare products to standards to ensure the desired characteristics before release to customers.

The role covers shift start up/shutdown, testing to specs, monitoring production runs, communicating non-conformances, and COA submission for QA review, with safety and housekeeping diligence and overtime as needed.