What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician II position at GOODYEAR?
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For more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team.
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General Description:
As a Laboratory Technician II, you will gain hands-on experience providing analytical test results for in-process and finished product sampling and data output for units within one of Goodyear's Chemical manufacturing plants. Goodyear Chemical is a division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company which manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. You will also become familiar with safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours; apply today!
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Process testing, including Raw Material, In-process and Finished Product
- Follow, Review and Update Procedures/Work Instructions
- Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Perform process/product Inspection
- Maintain testing equipment
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping
- Ability to gather samples from process unit and analyze samples during start-ups
- Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards, including required PPE
- Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights and/or confined spaces when applicable
- Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Understand and follow all instructions, both orally and in writing
Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment criteria
- Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, or holidays if applicable
- Ability to work overtime as needed to meet staffing requirements
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years previous experience in instrumental laboratory testing
- Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards
- Knowledge of general laboratory practices, instrumentation specifically gas chromatographs and ability to perform basic math skills
- Proficient in instrumentation skills, specifically with laboratory information management systems
- PC skills to include MS Office programs, SAP and Outlook.
Candidate Criteria:
- Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
- Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner
- Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
- Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful
- Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems and make decisions in routine and non-routine situations
- Commitment to working safely.
