Quality Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Itape; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Quality Lab Technician in Ohio to perform material testing and document results to ensure conformance to specifications. The role involves collaborating with operations, generating certificates of analysis, and maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment across shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to stand for long periods, including night shifts. Join a team focused on quality and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong math and communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic understanding of metric measurements and English.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to stand for a majority of the shift.
• Night shift work required.

Responsibilities

• Selects products for testing.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests to evaluate materials.
• Initiates investigations of nonconforming materials.
• Prepares certificates of analysis and customer documentation.
• Evaluates test results against specifications.
• Records data and maintains test data systems.
• Conducts product audits and applies corrective actions.
• Performs basic maintenance and calibration verification of equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe laboratory and informs team leads of issues.
• Ensures hold tags are attached to non-conforming items.
• Calibrates equipment; coordinates external calibration when needed.
• Provides data from trial runs to support QA investigations.

Skills

Math proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Stand for long shift

Night shift

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Quality Lab Technician

Department: Quality Assurance

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Purpose: Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible for the testing and documentation of test results to confirm that materials and products meet the required specifications. They work closely with operating personnel to ensure nonconforming products are identified and corrective actions are taken.

Principle Accountabilities

• Selects products for testing.
• Sets up, adjusts and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Initiates nonconforming material investigations in a timely manner.
• Prepares and issues certificates of analysis and other customer documentation.
• Evaluates results of testing to verify conformity to specification.
• Enters test data into computer for analysis.
• Conducts testing to support quality investigations.
• Conducts product audits, records results and issues corrective action if required.
• Conducts basic maintenance and calibration verification of key equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory at all times.
• Keeps operators and shift leaders informed of any non-conformances found.
• Ensures hold tags are filled out and attached to non-conforming materials or products.
• Calibrates test equipment at proper intervals. Sends equipment to external source for calibration if it cannot be calibrated internally. Keeps calibration records up to date.
• Provides and maintains test data from trial runs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school graduate with strong math, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Good understanding of metric and English measures.
• Ability and willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Able to stand a majority of the shift.
• Ability to work night shift required

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.