Laboratory Technician

Russell Tobin; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Pride Global (and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin) seeks a mechanically minded technician to develop specialized nonwovens processes and products. You will work with roll-to-roll web processing, fiber processing, and compounding in a team-driven setting.

Responsibilities include piloting equipment, material characterization, and maintaining records while upholding safety. High school diploma required; associate degree preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs and PPE may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year technician experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• At least one year experience on manufacturing equipment or in a trades role.
• Associate's Degree or 2-year technical program certificate in mechanical/electrical/materials/process engineering or similar field.
• Two or more years of experience in nonwovens or fiber processing, web processing, or roll-to-roll processing.
• Two or more years of experience in process or product development using 5S, Six Sigma, SPC, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain pilot-scale nonwoven process equipment.
• Measure properties of nonwoven materials off the production line.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate technical results.
• Follow and develop standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Material handling including lifting 50 lbs and using PPE.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's Degree or 2-year technical program in engineering or related field

Job description

The successful candidate will apply strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to developing specialized nonwovens processes and products.

Specific experience working with roll-to-roll web processing, fiber processing and compounding is highly desirable.

Strong communication skills and desire to excel in a team-based environment are critical to success.

Duties

Detailed Job Duties

• Configuring, operating, and maintaining pilot-scale process equipment (nonwovens focus).
• Measuring the properties of and characterizing nonwoven materials off the production line.
• Detailed record keeping and communication of technical work and results.
• Following and developing standard operating procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Material handling, including lifting pails, moving pallets, and completing other duties as assigned.
• Work requires being able to lift 50 lbs. Work environment requires steel-toe shoes and may require hearing protection and/or respiratory protection.

Skills

Must Have

• At least one (1) year technician experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• At least one (1) year experience on manufacturing equipment or in a trades role.

Nice to Have

• Associate's Degree or Two-Year Technical Program certificate or higher in mechanical, electrical, materials, process engineering, or a similar field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in nonwovens or fiber processing, web processing, or roll-to-roll processing.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in process or product development using 5S, Six Sigma, SPC, or similar methodologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to excel in a highly interdisciplinary, team-oriented work environment.

Education

• High school diploma/GED or higher is required.
• Associate's degree in Engineering preferred but not required.

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.