Test Lab Technician

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Toray CMA is seeking a hands-on operator for carbon fiber production in Moore, SC. You will work in a team to safely execute production tasks, maintain quality, and support safety goals in a dynamic lab environment.

You will analyze finished products, handle hazardous materials, maintain equipment, and document data while rotating 12-hour shifts. Overtime and procedures writing are part of the role, with strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED; Chemistry BS preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Export control screening applies for citizenship/work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Support Supervisor and Specialist.
• Achieve safety, quality and production goals.
• Analyze finished product and raw materials.
• Handle hazardous waste material properly.
• Maintain, calibrate, verify and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Input data into records and prepare reports.
• Relieve teammates for breaks as scheduled.
• Assist in writing operational procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma/GED

B.S. Chemistry preferred

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Work in a team environment to safely perform the necessary operations for the production of carbon fiber. Responsibilities include maintaining a high awareness of quality, safety, and teamwork within the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety rules and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support Supervisor and Specialist.
• Achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Conduct analysis of finished product.
• Conduct analysis of raw material & process samples.
• Proper handling of hazardous waste material.
• Perform tasks related to the maintenance, calibration verification and troubleshooting of the laboratory equipment and test devices.
• Input data into records and files and prepared reports.
• Work necessary overtime, as assigned by supervisor, to ensure all required duties are completed.
• Relieve teammates for lunch and break periods per assigned schedule.
• Assist in the writing of operational procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills and Specifications

• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). B.S. Chemistry preferred
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
• This position involves working with technologies and information which are subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these regulations, Toray CMA must review certain candidate information including citizenship, basis of United States work authorization and country of origin. This information would be used for export control screening purposes only.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job tasks are usually performed in a laboratory environment.

Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities. Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Must be able to wear a full face respirator.

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