Plastics Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Teknor Apex Company; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex in Brownsville, TN, is hiring a Plastics Laboratory Technician to support in-process and post-run testing of compounds to ensure compliance with customer specifications. You will also calibrate procedures and operate M3 software.

The role involves sampling, documentation, and following quality holds when materials fail to meet specs, with tasks assigned by the Hose Production Management Team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two years of satisfactory performance at Teknor Apex/TN Company prior to starting present position.

Responsibilities

• Test and record in-process physical properties on compounds to specs and after run testing.
• Specify and record adjustments to meet specifications.
• Place all material failing specs on Quality Hold unless adjusted into spec.
• Perform testing or inspection as directed by Lab/Technical Managers.
• Proficient in M3 programs and basic computer skills.
• Package samples for testing at Chemicals Laboratory or Corporate Analytical Laboratory; prepare samples for shipment as needed.
• Perform calibration or verification of calibration procedures as required.
• Conduct required testing and approval procedures for raw materials.
• Perform investigations and testing on customer complaints.
• Go into production area/warehouse to take samples, perform inspections, retrieve retained samples, or place quality hold tags.
• Move retained boxes of pellet samples, raw materials, etc., as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Hose Production Management Team.

Skills

M3 programs

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Teknor Apex | TN Plant
751 Dupree Street
Brownsville, TN 38012, USA

Description

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Tests and records in-process physical properties on compounds for compliance to internal and customer specifications. Must also be able to do the same for testing done after the run.
• Specifies and records adjustments (when applicable) to be made to any compound which does not meet specifications.
• Places all material failing to meet specifications and requirements on Quality Hold (unless adjusted into specification and even then, if a major adjustment has been made.)
• Performs any additional testing or inspection as specified by the Plastics Laboratory Manager or the Technical Manager.
• Must be proficient in the applicable M3 programs and any additional required basic computer skills.
• Must package samples as needed for testing at the Chemicals Laboratory or the Corporate Analytical Laboratory. Must carry samples to the Chemicals Laboratory or prepare samples for shipment to outside labs or facilities as needed.
• Must perform all calibration or verification of calibration procedures as required.
• Must be able to do the required testing and approval procedures for raw materials.
• Must be able to perform investigations and do the required testing on customer complaints.
• Must go into the production area or warehouse as necessary to take samples, perform inspections, retrieve retained samples, or place quality hold tags on material.
• Must move retain boxes of pellet samples, raw materials, extruded tapes, etc. as needed.
• Perform any additional duties or assignments as requested by the Hose Production Management Team.

Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Individual must have a minimum of a high school education or GED equivalency or must have a satisfactory job performance for two years at TA/TN Company prior to starting present position.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and to physically perform all Plastics Laboratory tests.
• Must be able to go into production area, warehouse, or Chemicals Laboratory as needed to perform the job.
• Must be able to use a computer to perform essential M3 functions.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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