Quality Control Lab Technician: Silicone Polymers

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time off

Job summary

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a full-time Quality Control Lab Technician to perform and document product testing across silicone materials used in aerospace, automotive, medical, cosmetics, and electronics.

Hours are Monday–Friday, day shift, with a starting pay of $21/hour and a 90-day probationary period for potential pay increase. The technician will test materials, accurately document results, and operate lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science
• 2+ years in chemical/physical testing lab
• Experience with testing polymers, silicones, or other plastics
• This position operates in a Quality Control Laboratory
• Routinely uses physical, chemical, optical, and electrical testing instrumentation and equipment including presses and 2-roll mill

Responsibilities

• Test silicone products, raw materials, and developmental samples according to test methods
• Accurately document and report results
• Operate and maintain testing equipment (2-roll mill, heated presses/ovens)
• Coordinate with coworkers to complete team’s workload
• Maintain clean and organized shared workspaces
• Observe all safety procedures and use of PPE
• Write or improve procedures as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Team Lead

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Dependable

Punctual

Stamina

Independent worker

Testing equipment operation

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science

Tools

Two-roll mill

Heated presses/ovens

Job description

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a full-time Quality Control Lab Technician to perform and document product testing across silicone materials used in aerospace, automotive, medical, cosmetics, and electronics.

Hours are Monday–Friday, day shift, with a starting pay of $21/hour and a 90-day probationary period for potential pay increase. The technician will test materials, accurately document results, and operate lab equipment.