Lab Technician - Night/Day Shift

The Lab Technician supports laboratory-based scientific investigations by carrying out routine technical tasks and experiments. Lab technicians work with laboratory equipment to analyze samples or substances, they conduct tests on those samples or substances, and report on their findings. Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, specializing in providing innovative fabrics the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. Our North American headquarters in Simpsonville, SC has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Lab Technician to join our rapidly growing team. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Fitesa also offers the following benefits:

Fitesa Employee Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company: 4% dollar for dollar match additional 3% company contribution
• No waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach and train others
• Effective Communication skills
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including rotating shifts as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep lab area neat and clean, maintaining OLA (5S) standards
• Complete COA's for shipments
• Monitor substandard reports daily, to ensure product is appropriately segregated
• Conduct inspections of slit rolls and finished good packages
• Perform extra testing for complaint investigation and new product development
• Calibrate laboratory equipment according to calibration schedule
• Take samples for Special Quality Control (Bioburden, Organotin, etc) tests when needed
• Communicate with off and on-coming lab technician to ensure proper handoff
• Complete Special Projects as assigned
• Conduct frequent reviews and updates to QC documents for the lab
• Perform laboratory inventory of consumables
• Manage retains and inventory of hand sheet samples
• Assist operating teams as needed to improve quality
• Create or Revise Operation Run Documents (Ops docs)
• Assist in investigation and resolution of customer complaints

Experience and Education Requirements:

• High School diploma required, additional education a plus
• Three (3) years manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to convert to different units, metric and English
• Ability to read and interpret operations documents, product specifications and customer specifications
• Basic data analysis: average, range, standard deviation
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office proficient using e-mail, Excel and Word and MES)
• Flex work schedule – may need to work nights and/or weekends periodically dependent upon production demands.

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

• Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.