Plastic Lab Technician - Quality & Process Improvement

Celgard; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform ongoing testing ensuring production yields quality products. This role conducts additional tests per requests from the Technology group or Quality Leader.

Responsibilities include standard molding/testing, PMs, calibrations, and maintaining a tour-ready laboratory while complying with lean, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School education and 0-2 years appropriate experience at APNA.
• Polymer or Manufacturing related Associates Degree and 2-5 years experience in the plastics industry – laboratory focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard molding and testing as called out on work packets and Technical Work Requests in a timely manner.
• Perform PMs and calibrations.
• Maintain the laboratory in a tour-ready condition.
• Follow all standard laboratory work instructions and test methods.
• Ensure that all activities are completed in compliance with lean, ethical and regulatory requirements, including IATF 16949 / ISO 17025 / ISO 14001.
• Promote a safe work environment for self and others.
• Take the initiative to resolve issues before they become problems.
• Seek continuous improvement through periodic assessments.

Skills

MS Office

Color vision

Education

High School diploma

Polymer or Manufacturing related Associates Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform ongoing testing ensuring production yields quality products. This role conducts additional tests per requests from the Technology group or Quality Leader.

Responsibilities include standard molding/testing, PMs, calibrations, and maintaining a tour-ready laboratory while complying with lean, ethical, and regulatory requirements.