Lab Technician II; Manufacturing​/Processing Technician

Pride Health is seeking a Lab Technician II (Manufacturing/Processing Technician) for an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Location:

St. Paul, MN (on-site)

Job Type: Contract

Length: 12-Months

Hours:

40 hours/wk, 8 hours/day

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $23.50 per hour

The successful candidate will apply strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills to developing specialized nonwovens processes and products. Specific experience working with roll‑to‑roll web processing, fiber processing and compounding is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and desire to excel in a team‑based environment are critical to success.

• Configuring, operating, and maintaining pilot‑scale process equipment (nonwovens focus)
• Measuring the properties of and characterizing nonwoven materials off the production line
• Detailed record keeping and communication of technical work and results
• Following and developing standard operating procedures
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment
• Material handling, including lifting pails, moving pallets, and completing other duties as assigned
• Work requires being able to lift 50 lbs. Work environment requires steel‑toe shoes, and may require hearing protection, and/or respiratory protection.

• At least one (1) year technician experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• At least one (1) year experience on manufacturing equipment or in a trades role

• Associates Degree or Two‑Year Technical program certificate or higher in mechanical, electrical, materials, electrical, or process engineering or a similar field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in nonwovens or fiber processing, web processing, or roll‑to‑roll processing
• Two (2) or more years of experience in process or product development using 5S, Six Sigma, SPC or similar methodologies
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to excel in a highly interdisciplinary, team‑oriented work environment

• High school diploma/GED or higher is required
• Associate's degree in Engineering preferred but not required

Pride Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.