Quality Lab Technician - Rubber Materials & Testing

Nokian Tyres; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) after 1 month

Employer matching 100% on first 6%

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Onsite fitness facility

Fitness reimbursement

Quarterly incentive bonus

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nokian Tyres is seeking a full-time Quality Technician to join our Dayton, TN facility. You will collect and test raw materials and semi-finished products, record data, and ensure conformance to company quality standards.

You will coordinate with the Production and Lab teams to address out-of-spec results and help calibrate equipment. The role requires 2 years in a related field, a HS diploma or GED, and knowledge of lean tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in technical field preferred, equivalent experience may substitute.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in related field.
• Lean/process improvement tools experience or interest.

Responsibilities

• Collects, prepares, and tests raw materials, compounds, and semi-finished products to specifications.
• Records and maintains test data and analysis results.
• Analyzes test results to determine release status per quality standards.
• Calibrates lab equipment and ensures data integrity.
• Prepares samples for shipping to outside labs or suppliers.
• Assists with installation and launch of new process equipment with Finland team.

Skills

Raw materials knowledge

Lab testing proficiency

Documentation & data records

PC literacy & MS Office

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Quality standards adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical field preferred

Tools

Lab equipment

MS-Office

Job description

Nokian Tyres is seeking a full-time Quality Technician to join our Dayton, TN facility. You will collect and test raw materials and semi-finished products, record data, and ensure conformance to company quality standards.

You will coordinate with the Production and Lab teams to address out-of-spec results and help calibrate equipment. The role requires 2 years in a related field, a HS diploma or GED, and knowledge of lean tools.