What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB TECHNICIAN position at Tex Tech Industries?
Tex-Tech Coatings is looking for a qualified Lab Technician for our 3rd shift (12 a.m. - 8 a.m., Monday - Friday). This position pays $18.55/hour and includes benefits: 401(k) with 4% company match; choice of medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability policies; and one week of PTO after four months!
Applicants will be required to pass a short math test.
Responsibilities and duties:
Receive instruction from Lab Manager and QA Manager.
Test incoming fabric, finished fabric and coated fabric according to finished fabric specification and customers’ requirements in all production areas of the company.
Report test results on lab test forms accurately and completely within established time periods according to specification.
Verify and operate Instron equipment. Use load cells, verify, etc.
Conduct special tests as directed by Lab Manager or QA Manager.
Test incoming product mixes according to batch card.
Notify frame operators and production shift supervisor immediately after testing out of spec. results.
Keep work area clean and orderly and maintain safe work habits; have the ability to operate fire extinguishers, fire evacuation plan, eye wash stations, and be aware of chemical spill stations and act on chemical spills
Be aware of urethane coating requirements and testing.
Be familiar with: all test equipment and the tests performed on each, adhesion tests, work instructions, outside department testing and processing of imcoming swatches, and finish fabric specifications.
Will be cross-trained in at least one other area to remain productive during low volume periods.
Physical requirements: Stands on tile floor for whole shift. Constant walking to and within Quality Assurance, and Production Labs. Lifts boxes weighing approximately 20 lbs. for approximately 6 feet. Lifts molds weighing approximately 30 lbs. occasionally. Hanging and removing samples from poles 12 ft high. Putting molds into press approximately 12" high weighing 30 lbs. Bends and stoops to obtain test material from cabinets below. Must be able to perform data entry to statistical quality control software. Basic math and reading skills. High School Diploma. Must wear protective equipment as required.
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