Quality Plastics Lab Technician – Testing & Compliance

Teknor Apex Company

United States

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Teknor Apex in Brownsville, TN seeks a Plastics Laboratory Technician to test and record in-process properties of compounds for compliance with internal and customer specifications, and to specify adjustments to bring materials into specification.

You will move samples, perform calibration, prepare and ship specimens to laboratories, and follow testing procedures under the Plastics Laboratory Manager and Hose Production Management Team; a high school diploma or GED is required, with ability to

Qualifications

High school education or GED equivalency required.
Proficiency with M3 programs and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Test and record in-process physical properties on compounds for compliance to specifications and after the run.
Specify and record adjustments to bring any non-conforming compound into specification.
Place material not meeting specs on Quality Hold (unless brought into spec).
Perform additional testing or inspections as directed by management.
Carry out calibration or verification of calibration procedures.
Package samples for testing and prepare samples for shipment to laboratories.
Perform testing on raw materials and investigations on customer complaints.
Move samples and materials in production/warehouse areas as needed.