Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Walker Lovell; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks a hands-on Laboratory Technician to ensure product quality in a large-scale manufacturing setting. You will perform chemical, physical, and environmental testing and work closely with plant operations to influence production decisions.

This role offers rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, base salary reflecting experience, and ongoing training with opportunities to advance into broader quality or operational roles within a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of laboratory, manufacturing, mining, industrial, or related experience.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing laboratory environment with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and environmental testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, fuels, and environmental systems.
• Interpret laboratory data and communicate results to support product quality and process performance.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration standards, inventories, and quality documentation for reliable testing and regulatory compliance.
• Support continuous improvement, quality investigations, and site safety initiatives across the plant.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Communication of technical results

Attention to detail

Rotating shifts

Education

Technical education or training

Job description

Compensation: Base salary reflecting experience, rotating shift structure, and plant-critical responsibility

Join a quality team that keeps production moving

Play a key role in ensuring product quality across a large-scale industrial operation. This hands-on laboratory position offers the opportunity to work closely with plant operations, influence production decisions through accurate testing and analysis, and develop your career within a globally respected manufacturing business.

• Base salary with overtime potential through a rotating shift schedule
• Long-term career stability within an established global manufacturer
• Structured training and ongoing development opportunities
• Exposure to quality systems, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Opportunities to progress into broader quality or operational roles

Why this business

This organisation is a globally established leader in mineral-based solutions, supplying essential materials to the steel, construction, environmental, and industrial manufacturing sectors. With operations across multiple continents, the business continues to invest in operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

What you'll be doing

• Perform chemical, physical, and environmental testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, fuels, and environmental systems
• Interpret laboratory data and communicate results to support product quality, process performance, and operational decision-making
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration standards, inventories, and quality documentation to ensure reliable testing and regulatory compliance
• Support continuous improvement, quality investigations, and site safety initiatives across the plant

What you'll bring

• At least one year of laboratory, manufacturing, mining, industrial, or related experience, or equivalent technical education or training
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory environment with strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and communicate technical information clearly
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts within a continuous manufacturing operation

Who this suits

You're someone who enjoys combining practical, hands-on work with analytical thinking. You take pride in producing accurate results, thrive in an industrial manufacturing environment, and want a role where your work has a direct impact on product quality and plant performance. You're equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with operations to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.