Plant–Lab Process Technician: Trials, Data, & Optimization

Impact Staffing; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Staffing in Laurens, SC is hiring a Process & R&D Engineering Technician to work on the plant floor and in the lab, running trials and addressing process issues to improve daily production and contribute to R&D work.

You will plan and execute trials, collect and analyze data, draft reports and SOPs, and support equipment uptime, safety, and EHS standards in a hands-on role with first-shift hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing role.
• Comfortable working across plant floor and lab settings.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with common software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and tooling issues across batching, pressing, firing, and casting.
• Plan and execute process and R&D trials, including setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Prepare experimental samples and support material characterization and testing.
• Operate and calibrate lab and process test equipment for accurate results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data; draft reports and present findings.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Support TPM activities and drive equipment uptime and yield.
• Perform quality checks and ensure safety and EHS compliance.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Reporting

Attention to detail

Job description

Impact Staffing in Laurens, SC is hiring a Process & R&D Engineering Technician to work on the plant floor and in the lab, running trials and addressing process issues to improve daily production and contribute to R&D work.

You will plan and execute trials, collect and analyze data, draft reports and SOPs, and support equipment uptime, safety, and EHS standards in a hands-on role with first-shift hours.