Plastics Lab Technician — Precision Materials Testing

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 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.