Temporary Quality Control Lab Technician, Mansfield, TX

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials. Our success is built on continuously innovating products that shape the construction industry, and a strong team committed to delivering "customer first" solutions.

We are immediately hiring a TEMPORARY QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN in our Mansfield Texas Production Facility. This position will be considered temp to perm for the right candidate. This person will independently perform routine and non-routine tests on all raw materials and finished goods to ARDEX specifications.

This is a temporary full-time position. The working hours will be Monday thru Friday 7:00 - 3:30 p.m., salary commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and test raw materials and finished products daily based upon back logs, customer shipment schedules and/or as directed by management.
• Knowledge of test methods, processes, and laboratory equipment for raw material, liquid, and finished products.
• Responsible for the inspection/preventative maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record and report test data in laboratory records and filing of incoming raw material certificate of analysis/quality.
• Participate with lab coverage and internal/external audits.
• Keep the lab clean and professional in appearance and functionality.
• May have to travel to support QC testing at other plants.
• Exhibit daily good laboratory housekeeping practices.
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Some Quality Control experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Takes the initiative and solves problems. Ability to recognize issues, recommends improvements.
• Make decisions independently and exercises judgment within the established guidelines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required. Self-starter, driven, self- motivated and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control as applied to our quality control measures preferred.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess good teamwork and collaboration skills. Must be able to work as a team on process improvement issues focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Must be able to multi-task and give guidance and follow directions clearly.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Demonstrates ARDEX Growth Mindset competencies: Innovation, Open Mindedness, Collaboration, Agility, Initiating Action and Execution, Ownership.

Physical Demands

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms. The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with Laboratory Experience.
• Associate degree preferred.