Rubber Lab Technician – Mixing & Molding (On‑Site)

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.; Barberton (OH); Híbrido; USD 38.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and time off

Quarterly employee events

Descripción de la vacante

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Mixing & Molding Department. This on-site role supports lab-scale mixing, polymer handling, and collaborative work with other technicians at our Barberton facility.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and either lab experience or a strong interest in rubber/material testing. A safety-minded, energetic team player is essential for success in this role.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent with lab experience preferred.
• Experience in a rubber testing environment is a plus.
• Ability to work in a polymer-focused lab and follow safety rules.

Responsabilidades

• Performs lab work as assigned by Supervisory Personnel.
• Responsible for lab-scale mixing in the department.
• Work well in a group environment and collaborate with technicians.
• Maintain attention to detail in all lab procedures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion as needed.
• Contribute to a positive and energetic team culture.

Conocimientos

Lab work

Polymers

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in testing lab/rubber industry

Herramientas

Rheometer

Viscometer

Compounding

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Technician – Mixing & Molding Department

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL), an industry-leading independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber, plastic, and latex materials, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Mixing & Molding Department.

Location

• On-site at 75 Robinson Ave., Barberton, OH 44203

Schedule

• Full-time

Key Responsibilities & Capabilities

• Performs lab work as assigned from Supervisory Personnel
• Responsible for lab-scale mixing
• Hand-on Experience with Polymers
• Work well in a group environment
• Works closely with other technicians
• Energetic team player
• Attention to detail
• Help cultivates a positive work environment
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds on occasion.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with milling, curing black and colored rubber
• Experience running a rheometer/viscometer and compounding

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience in a testing lab/rubber industry.

Benefits

ARDL offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and time off
• Quarterly employee events and team activities that support a positive workplace culture and employee engagement