Location: Onsite at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Performs necessary sampling and testing of raw materials, slip, glaze, plaster, finished product and other miscellaneous materials tested to support Advanced Development and Vitreous Support projects and key initiatives; batching of materials such as slip, glaze, and clays; lab record keeping, data entry, and equipment maintenance. Required to perform testing to specific procedures and guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Batches new slips, glazes, and other materials needed to support projects.
• Performs testing procedures required for each project.Tests include, but are not limited to viscosity, specific gravity, temperature, percent moisture, surface area, particle size, and any other testing required to make projects successful; makes adjustments to materials as needed
• Loads and operates kilns with lab samples specific to each project
• Creates and maintains computerized lab records including word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, graphics and databases. Proficient key boarding skills are necessary.
• Performs special testing and experiments.
• Coordinates external and internal corporate lab testing requests.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area; maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment.
• Practices all established safety rules and anticipates safety precautions necessary in new testing, experiments, and assigned work.
• Communicates and cooperates with associates and leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs
• Operate non lab type equipment such as freight elevators, hoists, etc.