Lab Technician; 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with over $800 million in sales and we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe.
Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, and Horace Small®. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.
Other brands include Criti Core® and OOBE®.
Our
Purpose:
“We champion and empower workers who make our world work better”.
- Major benefits include medical, vision and dental, Life and Disability coverage.
- Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.
The Lab Technician is responsible for testing fabrics, garments, and trims to ensure products meet quality and performance standards. This role involves preparing samples, conducting tests, analyzing results, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the lab.
How You Will Make a Difference:- Perform testing on products in development (e.g., flammability, durability, dimensional stability) using various equipment and methods
- Analyze results and document findings accurately
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, including priority requests
- Communicate updates to internal teams, including any issues or failures
- Conduct wash testing using industrial and residential equipment
- Participate in garment audits and support performance evaluations
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product issues
- Identify opportunities to improve lab processes and efficiencies
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and machinery
- Basic math skills and strong computer literacy
- Basic to intermediate Excel skills
- Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
Team-oriented mindset
- Experience with textiles, garment manufacturing, or lab testing
- Familiarity with industrial laundering or quality testing environments
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Ability to pass a color vision test
- Comfortable working with chemicals and following safety protocols
Hours:
2pm-10:30pm
Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with more than 5,800 employees in facilities spanning the globe.
Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, Horace Small®, Criti Core®, and OOBE®.
Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.
Our
Purpose:
“We champion and empower workers who make our world work better”
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