Plastics Lab Technician: Quality & Process Testing

US Diversity Job Search; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform ongoing testing to ensure production quality (mechanical and visual) and to support the Technology group or Quality Leader.

The role involves standard molding/testing, PMs and calibrations, and maintaining a tour-ready laboratory while adhering to lean, ethical and regulatory requirements such as IATF 16949, ISO 17025, and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School education with 0–2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Polymer or Manufacturing related Associates Degree and 2–5 years experience in the plastics industry - laboratory focus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP is expected.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Color vision

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Polymer or Manufacturing related disciplines

Tools

MS Office

SAP knowledge

Job description

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform ongoing testing to ensure production quality (mechanical and visual) and to support the Technology group or Quality Leader.

The role involves standard molding/testing, PMs and calibrations, and maintaining a tour-ready laboratory while adhering to lean, ethical and regulatory requirements such as IATF 16949, ISO 17025, and ISO 14001.