Rubber Lab Technician: Quality Testing & Troubleshooting

GRT Rubber - Falkville; Falkville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GRT Rubber - Falkville is seeking a Laboratory Tech to oversee rubber testing and quality for plant operations. The role involves preparing elastomer compounds, running tests on multiple instruments, maintaining lab records, and ensuring safety and equipment upkeep.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with ASTM rubber testing standards. The position is full-time, with regular weekday hours and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are required.
• Knowledge in Rubber testing per ASTM standards.
• Troubleshooting quality issues.
• Ability to multi-task and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Mix elastomer compounds with rubber mill and other mixers to ensure accurate rubber makeup.
• Ensure all rubber is tested for plant operations.
• Monitor rubber inventory and aged rubber FIFO.
• Extrude and expand the product using lab extruder when troubleshooting.
• Perform testing with universal tester, durometers, and lab equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Make and maintain customer certs as required by the customer.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory operation documents.
• Maintain and record test results and supplier records.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
• Sample preparation with rulers, scissors, drill press, and band saw.
• Filing and data entry.
• Maintain the Lab and equipment.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Hand tools use

Tools

Universal tester

Durometers

Lab press

Calipers

Riometer

Tensile tester

Abrasion tester

Band saw

Drill press

Ruler

Scissors

Job description

GRT Rubber - Falkville is seeking a Laboratory Tech to oversee rubber testing and quality for plant operations. The role involves preparing elastomer compounds, running tests on multiple instruments, maintaining lab records, and ensuring safety and equipment upkeep.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience with ASTM rubber testing standards. The position is full-time, with regular weekday hours and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.