Lab Technician - Team 2

Magnera Corporation; Augusta (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in Augusta, KY seeks a quality-focused technician to support manufacturing operations at our Augusta facility. The role conducts material and product testing, analyzes results, and works with production to meet property targets.

Strong attention to detail and basic leadership are valued for this hands-on position. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership capability and understanding of extrusion/conversion.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, in-process, and finished product per lab data sheets; evaluate films/laminates for conformance.
• Interpret test results and monitor quality windows; apply SPC with operations to meet targets.
• Report out-of-spec/out-of-control situations promptly to supervisors for corrective action.
• Complete lab data sheets accurately and enter data into Quality Windows.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSTING FOR THE TEAM MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTA, KY FACILITY. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• • Perform all necessary testing of raw materials, in-process, & finished product per instructions on lab data report sheets in a timely manner in conjunction with production of finished product. Also evaluate films and laminate visually for conformance to requirements.
  • Interpret testing results ensuring precision and accuracy and analyze quality windows control charts for trends or out of control situations. Work closely with operations and process to achieve property targets using statistical process control techniques.
  • Communicate out of specification or out of control situations in a timely manner to team supervisors, line leaders, and/or process for necessary corrective actions or process adjustments. Follow critical inspection path procedures for out of specification or out of control data to ensure accuracy of data and conformance of material.
  • Complete lab data sheets accurately and legibly for retention as a quality record and enter into Quality Windows software.
  • Store, identify, retrieve (when required), and discard production retains per customer/Berry Global retention requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstration of leadership capability and an understanding of the basics of extrusion and/or conversion.